Problematic social media use and self-rated health among Swedish adolescents: is the association moderated by family support?

Our study revealed a significant, graded relationship between PSMU and poor SRH, highlighting the need to limit excessive social media use among adolescents to prevent health issues. The finding, that high family support may serve as a potential protective factor against poor SRH in adolescents with PSMU underscores the role of family engagement in safeguarding adolescent well-being.

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BMC Public Health
Published
2025-05-06
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-22927-6
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1
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Impact of Technology on Adolescents
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Problematic social media use and self-rated health among Swedish adolescents: is the association moderated by family support?

Sara Brolin Låftman, Jonas Landberg, Åsa Ledel
1 citations
BMC Public Health
Impact of Technology on Adolescents
4.20
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Problematic social media use and self-rated health among Swedish adolescents: is the association moderated by family support?

Sara Brolin Låftman, Jonas Landberg, Åsa Ledel
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Abstract

Our study revealed a significant, graded relationship between PSMU and poor SRH, highlighting the need to limit excessive social media use among adolescents to prevent health issues. The finding, that high family support may serve as a potential protective factor against poor SRH in adolescents with PSMU underscores the role of family engagement in safeguarding adolescent well-being.

BMC Public HealthVol. 25(1)
Stockholm University (SE)
Stockholms Universitet
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Openalex Percentile: Top 8%
Impact of Technology on Adolescents
4.20
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