The COVID‐19 pandemic and its accompanying infection control measures introduced
sudden and significant disruptions to the lives of children and adolescents around the world …

Abstract Problematic Social Media Use (PSMU) has been defined as the lack of regulation of
one's use of social media associated with negative outcomes in everyday functioning …

There exist ongoing discussions regarding whether, when, or why heightened reliance on
social media becomes benefits or drawbacks, especially in times of crisis. Using the …

The influence of electronic screens on the health of children and adolescents and their
education is not well understood. In this prospectively registered umbrella review …

Extant research suggests that digital stress (DS) and its various components (Hall et al. in
Psychol Assess 33 (3): 230–242, 2021) may mediate the association between social media …

The use of social media significantly impacts mental health. It can enhance connection,
increase self-esteem, and improve a sense of belonging. But it can also lead to tremendous …

Introduction Abundant literature has shown that depression, Fear of Missing Out (FoMO),
and smartphone addiction may have bidirectional relationships, and attention to negative …

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed our lives. By increased screen time during
the pandemic, social media (SM) could have significantly impacted adolescents' and …

Background The coronavirus disease (COVID‐19) and universal mitigation strategies have
fundamentally affected peoples' lives worldwide, particularly during the first two years of the …

Longitudinal researches focused on the negative impacts of Internet use in prolonged stress
situations on mental health, vulnerable groups, and quality of life (QoL) are needed to help …