Problematic social media use is statistically predicted by using social media for coping motives and by positive reinforcement processes in individuals with high COVID-19-related stress levels
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Saffari M, Chang K, Chen J, Chang C, Chen I, Huang S, Liu C, Lin C, Potenza M. Temporal associations between depressive features and self-stigma in people with substance use disorders related to heroin, amphetamine, and alcohol use: a cross-lagged analysis. BMC Psychiatry 2022, 22: 815. PMID: 36544132, PMCID: PMC9768939, DOI: 10.1186/s12888-022-04468-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubstance use disordersFeatures of depressionUse disordersDepression Anxiety Stress ScaleCross-lagged analysisCross-lagged associationsCross-lagged modelsAnxiety Stress ScaleGood fit indicesSubstance use concernsStructural equation modelingSelf-Stigma ScaleDepressive featuresMental health problemsLongitudinal relationshipStress ScaleEquation modelingSubstance useDirection of associationAlcohol useFit indicesUse concernsSocial relationshipsTemporal associationUnacceptable behavior