Measuring the relationship between social media use and addictive behavior and depression and suicide ideation among university students

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Highlights：

• Addictive behavior is associated with negative psychological characteristics.

• Use of social media was not related to depression and suicidal ideation.

• Almost 4 out of 10 students reported suicidal ideation in the last two weeks.

• Addictive behavior can be a protective factor of suicide when depression is related.

摘要

•Addictive behavior is associated with negative psychological characteristics.•Use of social media was not related to depression and suicidal ideation.•Almost 4 out of 10 students reported suicidal ideation in the last two weeks.•Addictive behavior can be a protective factor of suicide when depression is related.

论文关键词：Social media,Addictive behavior,Excessive use,Depression,Suicidal ideation,Mobile phone

论文评审过程：Received 22 January 2018, Revised 2 May 2018, Accepted 4 May 2018, Available online 7 May 2018, Version of Record 6 June 2018.

论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2018.05.003