The relationships between mental health and social media addiction, and between academic burnout and social media addiction among Chinese college students: A network analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The rapid growth in the use of social media applications on the internet has significant impacts on mental health, especially among university students. This study aims to explore the network characteristics and core symptoms between social media addiction, mental health issues (anxiety, depression, stress), and academic burnout. Understanding these relationships is crucial for enhancing psychological interventions and improving academic performance in the digital age.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted with undergraduates and doctoral students from Air Force Medical University. Participants (n = 432) completed self-report scales, including the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale, Academic Burnout Inventory, and Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale. Netw

SUBMITTER: Feng T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11830321 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature