Identification of central symptoms in problematic WeChat use and depression among Chinese college students: a network analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous research has identified a positive relationship between problematic social media use and depression. However, with the increasing diversification and personalization of social media platforms, the impact of different platforms on college students varies significantly. It is necessary to examine the specific symptom network of problematic use in certain platforms and its relationship with depression. Therefore, this study aims to address these gaps by investigating the symptom network of problematic WeChat use among college students and identifying bridge symptoms linking problematic WeChat use to depression.

Method

A total of 6,060 Chinese college students (Mean age = 18.32; range 16-21; 60.66% male, 39.34% female) were recruited and provided self-reports

SUBMITTER: Shan Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11566438 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature