Social media addiction and depression among adolescents in two Malaysian states

• Main Authors: Victor, Stephanie Ann, Ibrahim, Muhamad Shamsul, Yusuf, Sarina, Mahmud, Norasyikin, Bahari, Khairul Azam, Yoke Ling, Loh, Abd Mubin, Nur Nadia
• Format: Article
• Published: Routledge 2024
• Subjects: L Education (General); Communication. Mass media
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/44944/
• Institution: Universiti Malaya

Addiction to social media addiction is considered a leading risk factor for depression among adolescents, but the relationship needs to be supported empirically. This study investigates the social media addiction level and its association with depression among Malaysian adolescents. A cross-sectiona...