Problematic social media use, availability distress, and digital status seeking: Links to friendship network structure among U.S. adolescents
- 19 December 2025
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Children and Media
- p. 1-20
Abstract
Social media plays an integral role in the social lives of adolescents, allowing continuous connection, support, and acceptance (Pew Research Center, 2025). Earlier research focused on screentime, ...Keywords
Funding Information
- Spencer Foundation (#202100291)
- Spencer Foundation
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