Internet addiction, although not recognized by the WHO or the APA, is a serious and
problematic pathology. This meta-analysis shows that the incidence of Internet addiction in …

The seventh edition of this field-leading textbook provides an accessible and rigorous
presentation of major theories of persuasion and their applications to a variety of real-world …

Four studies (total valid N= 643) examined whether ostracism increases people's political
conspiracy beliefs through heightened vulnerability and whether self-affirmation intervention …

Internet addiction is a growingly prevalent behavioral addiction that causes numerous
psychosocial problems. Investigating the causes and consequences of Internet addiction is …

A growing body of research has pinpointed the consequences as well as mechanisms of
phubbing. However, few studies have explored the relationship between peer phubbing and …

Sexual objectification refers to an individual being recognized solely for their appearance
and sexual function. University students may frequently experience sexually objectifying …

Previous studies have identified many antecedents of smartphone addiction. However,
social exclusion as a risk factor for smartphone addiction has not been widely studied, and …

The rising immersion of the internet within global society has been associated with an
increased risk of internet addiction, and prevalence rates are particularly high in Arab …

Italian university students face an uncertain future characterised by a competitive neoliberal
academic environment with high demands and a weak labour market that often cannot hire …

Problematic smartphone use has become a prominent social problem, and factors shaping
this behavior have been a research focus. Based on the Interaction of Person-Affect …