A cross-lagged panel network analysis of loneliness, internet use, and depression among Chinese college students

Displacement theory proposes that internet use can lead to heightened feelings of loneliness and depression, whereas the stimulation theory posits the opposite pathway. However, most investigations on this topic have been cross-sectional, precluding causal inferences. Thus, we used cross-lagged netw...

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Published in:	Journal of affective disorders Vol. 381; pp. 372 - 380
Main Authors:	Tang, Siyao, Luo, Cong, Chen, Yujing, Liu, Mingzhu, Chen, Rongning, Li, Xueguo, Zhao, Jingbo
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Netherlands Elsevier B.V 15.07.2025
Subjects:	Adolescent Adult China - epidemiology Cross-lagged panel network design Cross-Sectional Studies Depression - epidemiology Depression - psychology Depressive symptoms Female Humans Internet - statistics & numerical data Internet use Internet Use - statistics & numerical data Loneliness Loneliness - psychology Male Psychiatric/Mental Health Students - psychology Students - statistics & numerical data Surveys and Questionnaires Universities Young Adult China Loneliness Depressive symptoms Internet use Cross-lagged panel network design
ISSN:	0165-0327, 1573-2517, 1573-2517
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