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Mobile-mediated multimodal communications, relationship quality and subjective well-being

An analysis of smartphone use from a life course perspective

Bibliographic Data

ID23316331
AuthorsMichael Chan (0000-0001-9911-593X, Chinese University of Hong Kong, corresponding author)
Year2018
Volume87
Pages254-262
Publication date2018-10-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueComputers in Human Behavior (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0747-5632 • E-ISSN: 1873-7692
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.chb.2018.05.027
OpenAlexW2803708532
LanguageEN
Citations received73
References cited45

Cohort · Feeling · Friendship · Life satisfaction · Perspective (graphical) · Social support · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · Impact of Technology on Adolescents · Psychology · Social Psychology · Technology Use by Older Adults

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