Different Motivations for Mobile Media Use Show Distinct Links to Adolescent Depression Through Academic Self-Concept and Prosocial Behavior
Published online on May 09, 2026
Abstract
Youth & Society, Ahead of Print.
Research on mobile media use and adolescent mental health has yielded inconsistent findings, often emphasizing usage frequency while neglecting motivational differences. Grounded in Uses and Gratifications Theory and Social Cognitive Theory, this study ...
Research on mobile media use and adolescent mental health has yielded inconsistent findings, often emphasizing usage frequency while neglecting motivational differences. Grounded in Uses and Gratifications Theory and Social Cognitive Theory, this study ...