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December 4, 2025Journal of Adolescence

Relatedness Need Dissatisfaction Perceived in Daily Life Increases Problematic Mobile Phone Use: A Longitudinal Mediation Model

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WHWei Hong

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Overview

Longitudinal analysis shows indirect effects of loneliness on problematic mobile phone use in adolescents, indicating the need for intervention strategies.

Key Points

  • Problematic mobile phone use is affected by loneliness, highlighting emotional impacts.
  • Indirect effect revealed through mediation suggests a complex interaction of social factors.
  • Longitudinal analysis involved over 1,000 secondary school students, assessed across three time points.
  • Strategies addressing loneliness and social relationships are crucial for prevention efforts.

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Wei Hong (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6930dc6bea1aef094cca1ed5https://doi.org/10.1002/jad.70082
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