Adverse Childhood Experiences and Social Media Addiction

Iranian Journal of Public Health 2026 Open access

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Authors: Maryam Chegeni‬‬, Nouzar Nakhaee, Negar Sangsefidi, Shakila Zarrinnegar, Zahra Khorrami, Parvin Mangolian Shahrbabaki, Mahin Eslami Shahrbabaki, Ali Akbar Haghdoost
DOI: 10.18502/ijph.v54i12.20825
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Abstract

Background: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are linked to various behavioral and psychological issues. This study explored the relationship between ACEs and social media addiction (SMA), examining the mediating role of quality of life (QoL) and the moderating effect of occupational status. Methods: Overall, 1,247 adults (55.4% females), aged 19 to 65 yr, were recruited through convenience sampling in Kerman, southeast Iran. Validated Persian versions of the ACE-ASF, WHOQOL-BREF, and Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale were used. Structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) assessed direct, indirect, and moderated pathways. Results: ACEs were significantly associated with higher SMA (β=0.088, P=0.002) and lower QoL (β = –0.234, P

Fields of Study & Subjects

Impact of Technology on Adolescents Child Abuse and Trauma Sexuality Behavior and Technology

Publication details

Journal / source
Iranian Journal of Public Health
Volume
54
Issue
12
Pages
2735–2744
Publication date
27 January 2026
Language
EN