Adolescent-parent perceptions of electronic media use in China: factor structure and use patterns measured by the Media Activity Form (MAF)
Electronic media (EM) is an integral part of adolescents’ lives, significantly influencing their health and development. In China, sociocultural factors such as hierarchical family dynamics may shape distinctive EM usage patterns. However, structured, multi-informant assessments are rarely applied i...
| Publicado en: | Children's Health Care pp. 1 - 20 |
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| Formato: | Journal Article |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Jan2026
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