Xiaolin Lu1,*, Xiaolei Miao2
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.9, pp. 1041-1052, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.030232
Abstract Background: During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in China, social interactions shifted to online spaces due to lock-downs and social distancing measures. As a result, the impact of online social networking on users’ emotional status has become stronger than ever. This study examines the association between online social networking and Internet users’ emotional status and how offline reality affects this relationship. Methods: The study utilizes cross-sectional online survey data (n = 3004) and Baidu Migration big data from the first 3 months of the pandemic. Two dimensions of online networking are measured: social… More >
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