This is why they are called “social” media! Nonlinear associations between time spent on social media and psychosocial well-being in a representative Italian sample.

Tommaso Galeotti; Natale Canale; Claudia Marino; Michela Lenzi; Massimiliano Pastore; Michela Bersia; Daniela Pierannunzio; Giacomo Lazzeri; Alessio Vieno

doi:10.1037/ppm0000641

This is why they are called “social” media! Nonlinear associations between time spent on social media and psychosocial well-being in a representative Italian sample.

Psychology of Popular Media 2026

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Authors: Tommaso Galeotti, Natale Canale, Claudia Marino, Michela Lenzi, Massimiliano Pastore, Michela Bersia, Daniela Pierannunzio, Giacomo Lazzeri, Alessio Vieno

DOI: 10.1037/ppm0000641

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Fields of Study & Subjects

Impact of Technology on Adolescents Digital Media and Philosophy Media and Digital Communication

Publication details

Journal / source: Psychology of Popular Media
Publication date: 19 January 2026
Language: EN