Objective: A sense of belonging–the subjective feeling of deep connection with social
groups, physical places, and individual and collective experiences–is a fundamental human …

The need to belong in human motivation is relevant for all academic disciplines that study
human behavior, with immense importance to educational psychology. The presence of …

Theoretical and empirical work on digital media use and social connectedness has often
considered face-to-face communication to be an available option. But how do various digital …

'To learn about X, observe what happens to the system when X is removed.'What happens to
the higher education student experience when, during a pandemic, so many of the avenues …

Purpose Social media influencers (SMIs) play an increasingly important role in influencing
youth and their shopping behaviours in digital marketing. Research has examined various …

Background Urban greening may reduce loneliness by offering opportunities for solace,
social reconnection and supporting processes such as stress relief. We (i) assessed …

Nowadays, people spend long periods on social media, ignoring the implications this carries
in daily life. In this context, the concept of social media literacy, an emerging concept …

Background Connectedness to family and peers is a key determinant of adolescent mental
health. Existing research examining associations between social media use and social …

Abstract Knowledge spillovers across economic agents are central to the process of
technological innovation. Yet, the mechanisms by which spillovers travel and manifest as …

“Fear of Missing Out”(FOMO) is an all‐consuming feeling that is associated with mental and
emotional stress. Such strains are caused by a compulsive concern that one is missing an …