Longitudinal Network Analysis of Core Symptoms of Social Media Addiction and Their Association with Anxiety and Depression in Adolescents - Takeaways - MDSpire

Longitudinal Network Analysis of Core Symptoms of Social Media Addiction and Their Association with Anxiety and Depression in Adolescents

  • By

  • Wenxin Xu

  • Yu Huang

  • Chi Su

  • Zhibin Zhou

  • Shiying Wang

  • Haolin Ye

  • Yueshan Xu

  • Yanli Wang

  • Kezhi Liu

  • Jing Chen

  • Wei Lei

  • April 22, 2026

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    Social media addiction (SMA) is significantly correlated with increased anxiety and depression in adolescents over time.

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    The study involved 1,240 adolescents who completed assessments on SMA, anxiety, and depression at two time points in 2023 and 2024.

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    Core symptoms of SMA showed strong temporal stability, with high correlations in symptom networks between the two assessment periods.

  • 4

    Key bridge symptoms linking SMA with anxiety and depression included mood modification, withdrawal, and conflict.

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    Findings highlight the dynamic interplay between SMA, anxiety, and depression, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions.

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Longitudinal Network Analysis of Core Symptoms of Social Media Addiction and Their Association with Anxiety and Depression in Adolescents

  • by Wenxin Xu, Yu Huang, Chi Su, Zhibin Zhou, Shiying Wang, Haolin Ye, Yueshan Xu, Yanli Wang, Kezhi Liu, Jing Chen, Wei Lei

  • April 22, 2026

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