Problematic social media use and alcohol expectancies in early adolescents

• Main Authors: Jason M. Nagata (Author), Natalia Smith (Author), Gabriel Zamora (Author), Omar M. Sajjad (Author), Kyle T. Ganson (Author), Alexander Testa (Author), Dylan B. Jackson (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Alcohol expectancies are beliefs regarding positive (e.g., tension reduction) or negative (e.g., loss of motor coordination) effects of alcohol. Based on Social Learning Theory, social media can influence alcohol expectancies in adolescents. In particular, problematic social medi...