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The impact of problematic social media use on subjective well-being among higher vocational college students: The chain mediating role of psychological distress and sleep disturbance.
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Abstract
This study explores the impact of problematic social media use (PSMU) on the subjective well-being (SWB) of higher vocational college students, emphasizing the mediating roles of psychological distress (PD), and sleep disturbance (SD). A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 706 students from 4 higher vocational colleges in Jiangsu Province, China. Validated instruments were employed to measure PSMU, PD, SD, and SWB. Structural equation modeling was applied to examine the direct and indirect relationships among these variables, with particular attention to the mediating, and serial mediating effects of PD and SD. The analysis revealed 3 critical findings: (1) PSMU significantly and negatively influences the SWB of higher vocational college students; (2) PD and SD partially mediate the negative relationship between PSMU and SWB; and (3) PD and SD function as serial mediators, further amplifying the negative impact of PSMU on SWB. These findings contribute to the growing body of research on digital behavior and mental health by elucidating the mechanisms through which PSMU undermines well-being. The study offers practical insights for educators and policymakers aiming to develop interventions that mitigate PSMU's negative effects and promote the overall well-being of higher vocational college students.
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