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Problematic social media use is significantly and negatively associated with adolescents' socioemotional well-being, and is more prevalent among girls and those who spend more time online. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This study investigates the relationship between problematic social media use and socioemotional well-being in adolescents.

June 21, 2026Child Indicators ResearchOpen Access

Adolescents’ Problematic Social Media Use and Socioemotional Well-Being: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach

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SÖSena ÖzMiddle East Technical University ZYZülal YarAnkara University ZEZuhal ElibolAnkara University

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Randomized trial examines negative effects of problematic social media use on adolescents' well-being, indicating a need for precautions.

Key Points

This study investigates the relationship between problematic social media use and socioemotional well-being in adolescents.
Sample of 715 adolescents was assessed using self-reported scales for social media use and well-being.
Parametric test methods including Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) were applied after confirming normal data distribution.
Data analysis focused on correlations between problematic social media use and well-being components.
Problematic social media use was significantly and negatively associated with socioemotional well-being components.
Higher problematic social media use was reported among girls and those with increased usage time.
Participants attempting to reduce social media use also demonstrated higher problematic use.

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Öz et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a3780b224f042ddf4c5abfe https://doi.org/10.1007/s12187-026-10402-6

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June 21, 2026Child Indicators ResearchOpen Access

Adolescents’ Problematic Social Media Use and Socioemotional Well-Being: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach

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Authors

SÖSena ÖzMiddle East Technical University ZYZülal YarAnkara University ZEZuhal ElibolAnkara University

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Randomized trial examines negative effects of problematic social media use on adolescents' well-being, indicating a need for precautions.

Key Points

This study investigates the relationship between problematic social media use and socioemotional well-being in adolescents.
Sample of 715 adolescents was assessed using self-reported scales for social media use and well-being.
Parametric test methods including Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) were applied after confirming normal data distribution.
Data analysis focused on correlations between problematic social media use and well-being components.
Problematic social media use was significantly and negatively associated with socioemotional well-being components.
Higher problematic social media use was reported among girls and those with increased usage time.
Participants attempting to reduce social media use also demonstrated higher problematic use.

Cite This Study

Öz et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a3780b224f042ddf4c5abfe https://doi.org/10.1007/s12187-026-10402-6

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