Loneliness and mobile phone addiction: The roles of social anxiety and self-presentation

Journal of Psychology in Africa 2026 Open access

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Authors: Xie Zhang-lian, Zheng-Xin Hu, Jun Li, Long-Wei Qin, Kai-Peng Gan
DOI: 10.32604/jpa.2026.067701
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Abstract

This study examined the relationship between loneliness and mobile phone addiction (MPA), and the mediating roles of social anxiety and self presentation in that relationship. The sample comprised 559 students (male = 250, fe... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on Tech Science Press

Fields of Study & Subjects

Impact of Technology on Adolescents Sexuality Behavior and Technology Media and Digital Communication

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Psychology in Africa
Volume
36
Issue
1
Pages
45–52
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN