Social media use as a coping mechanism during the COVID-19 pandemic: A multidimensional perspective on adolescents' well-being

• Main Authors: Alexandra Maftei (Author), Ioan-Alex Merlici (Author), Oana Dănilă (Author)
• Format: Knjiga
• Izdano: Frontiers Media S.A., 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Teme: article
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IntroductionSocial media use was previously characterized as both a maladaptive coping mechanism, and a source of engagement with peers, suggesting an ambivalent effect. The present study explored how adolescents might use social media as a coping mechanism during the COVID-19 pandemic, using a mult...