Effects of Social Networking Service (SNS) Addiction on Mental Health Status in Chinese University Students: Structural Equation Modeling Approach Using a Cross-sectional Online Survey

• Main Authors: Tingxuan Wang (Author), Janet Y H Wong (Author), Man Ping Wang (Author), Amanda Chiu Yin Li (Author), Sang Suk Kim (Author), Jung Jae Lee (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: JMIR Publications, 2021-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundAlthough social networking services (SNSs) have become popular among young people, problematic SNS use has also increased. However, little is known about SNS addiction and its association with SNS use patterns and mental health status. ObjectiveThis study aims to test the mediating role of...