Adverse childhood experience and young adult's problematic Internet use: The role of hostility and loneliness

CONCLUSIONS: This study suggests that ACEs have a long-term shadow effect on PIU in young adults. ACEs show an indirect association with PIU through both hostility and loneliness, as well as involving the relationship between them.PMID:38227984 | DOI:10.1016/j.chiabu.2023.106624
Source: Child Abuse and Neglect - Category: Child Development Authors: Source Type: research