Document Type
Conference Item
Publication Date
7-24-2024
Abstract
Malaysia is experiencing exponential increase of social media users and adolescents contribute substantially to this phenomenon. As adolescents are considered to be the most vulnerable age group in relation with psychosocial issues, we seek to determine if problematic use of social media affects psychological health and sleep of adolescents. We also seek to examine if social support mediate the said relationships.
Keywords
Social media addiction, Psychological, Psychosocial issues, Adolescents, Sleep quality
Recommended Citation
Shue, Ling Chong and Sheena Yin, Xin Tiong, "Social media addiction and psychological well-being among adolescents in Malaysia: A preliminary study in testing mediating effect of social support" (2024). Research Publications (2021 to 2025). 5429.
https://knova.um.edu.my/research_publications_2021_2025/5429
Divisions
InstituteofBiologicalSciences
Funders
None
Event Title
ISQOLS 2024 Annual Conference
Event Location
International Convention Centre (SICC), Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Event Dates
25-28 June 2024
Event Type
conference