Psychosocial Variables Related to Problematic Internet Use Among Adolescents.
Problematic Internet use is a major health issue among adolescents, underscoring the need for further research on the variables related to this dysfunctional usage pattern. This study examined the predictive capacity of four indicators of psychosocial adjustment (depressed mood, perceived stress, lo...
| Publicado en: | Adolescents (2673-7051) Vol. 6; no. 1; pp. 12 - 28 |
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