Passive social media use and depression among college students during public health emergencies: a chain mediation approach

Passive social media use and depression among college students during public health emergencies: a chain mediation approach

IntroductionDespite growing evidence linking passive social media use to depression during public health emergencies, the underlying psychological mechanisms remain unclear. This study investigates the impact of passive social media use on depression among college students during the COVID-19 pandem...

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Main Authors: Lin Wang, Shuhe Li, Yajing Liu, Lu Cheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
Subjects:
public health emergencies
passive social media usage
vicarious traumatization
fear of missing out
depression
COVID-19 pandemic
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1627637/full
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