Research examining online social capital has grown since the introduction of information
communication technologies (ICTs) into our everyday lives. This paper discusses recent …

Previous studies have confirmed the powerful influence of social networks on individuals'
mental health and well-being. However, the relative contribution of different dimensions of …

The prevalence of social media addiction has increased with the intensive use of
technologically-mediated communication in everyday life. Most studies on social media …

The aim of the study is to explore whether and how WhatsApp interactions can improve
students' psychological well-being by focusing on the mediating role of bonding social …

Objectives Prior research has found a high prevalence of academic burnout among medical
students (33–55%), and medical education institutions have begun to address the issue. In …

It is widely believed that the demands of living in large, complexly bonded social groups
played a key role in the evolution of human cognition. This review focuses on a critical but …

While social networks compose the foundation for digital socialization, the extant body of
social media fatigue research primarily focuses on psychological factors. This study …

As individuals age, mental and physical impairment can emerge and impact their well-being.
Previous research on social participation in older adults has typically focused on specific …

Although WeChat has recently spawned significant resolutions in technology-mediated
social contact and interpersonal communication, the research regarding the social and …

Purpose The primary objectives of the article are to systematically investigate the effects of
differentiated functions of WeChat use (social use and recreational use) on university …