Social Networking Sites addiction: Conceptual and theoretical perspectives

Keywords: Social Networking, Addiction, Problematic social networking use, Treatment, Measurement

Abstract

This article aims to present what is related to the use of social networking since its inception, to determine what is related to the transformation of this use into compulsive addictive behaviour and the effects resulting from this use, the factors contributing to the development of use to its pathological form, and the explanatory theories and psychological treatment mechanisms that contribute to dealing with This addictive pattern.

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Published
2024-06-30
How to Cite
Sarmini, I. (2024). Social Networking Sites addiction: Conceptual and theoretical perspectives . Social Empowerment Journal, 6(2), 03-12. https://doi.org/10.34118/sej.v6i2.3906
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