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PurposeThis study examined the association between social media social comparison orientation and physical self-efficacy among Chinese college students, and tested whether body shame and body appreciation mediated this a...

BackgroundMost research on social media use and depression has focused on young adults. A few studies in middle-aged and older Chinese adults have reported a negative association, but the underlying mechanisms remain unc...

IntroductionDigital disconnection has been proposed as a strategy for mitigating digital strain; however, its psychological correlates and boundary conditions remain insufficiently understood.MethodsDrawing on survey dat...

BackgroundAdolescents with depressive disorders are at elevated risk for adverse mental health outcomes, and excessive Internet use has been increasingly linked to greater symptom severity. Therefore, this study aimed to...

Understanding why college students consider changing majors is critical for improving academic fit and supporting career development in higher education. Drawing on a mixed-methods design, this study examines how social ...

BackgroundDeficits in preschoolers' social competence—encompassing emotional understanding, peer cooperation, and conflict resolution—pose significant risks for later school adjustment and interpersonal relationships...

IntroductionFamily intimacy—a core facet of family functioning—has been posited to protect college students from negative emotions, yet the mechanisms remain insufficiently specified. This study tested whether social...

ObjectivesAt the nexus of rapid digitization and demographic aging, leveraging the social potential of digital technologies to achieve active aging goals has emerged as a key concern. Drawing on the digital empowerment p...

BackgroundA sense of belonging is widely recognized as a fundamental human need and a key factor in psychological adjustment, particularly during adolescence and emerging adulthood. With the rapid development of digital ...

IntroductionThe proliferation of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has created unprecedented opportunities for informal second language (L2) learning, yet the psychological mechanisms through which AI-mediated lear...