The moderating role of social support in the relationship between alexithymia and problematic smartphone use among Chinese depressed adolescents
A cross-sectional study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15519245 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Shumiao Liu (Shandong Mental Health Center), Yufeng Wu (0000-0002-9086-6080), Yu-Feng Wu (0000-0001-5688-0500, Shandong Mental Health Center), Fengxia Sun (0000-0003-1925-5006, Shandong Mental Health Center), Yongjie Zhou (0009-0002-9772-949X, Shenzhen KangNing Hospital, corresponding author), Aihua Yin (0000-0003-1669-7781, Shandong Mental Health Center, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Pages | 1650290-1650290 |
| Publication date | 2025-10-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Psychiatry (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1664-0640 • E-ISSN: 1664-0640 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1650290 |
| PMID | 41103744 |
| OpenAlex | W4414713004 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 71 |
Research shows that social support mitigates the risk of (PSU) among depressed adolescents with alexithymia, with family and friend support as key protective factors. These findings highlight the need for clinical screening and interventions targeting adolescents with alexithymia and low social support, who are at high risk for PSU. Integrating family systems therapy and friend support programs into clinical interventions may enhance emotional regulation and reduce smartphone dependence, thereby improving depressive symptoms
Alexithymia · Depression (economics · Emotional support · Family support · Psychological intervention · Social support · Digital Mental Health Interventions · Impact of Technology on Adolescents · Perfectionism, Procrastination, Anxiety Studies
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| Highly cited | No |