How computer and Internet use influences mental health: a five-wave latent growth model

Asian Journal of Communication

Volumn 23, Issue 2, 2013, Pages 175-190

  Ai, Ming ^a  

^a Seoul National University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

academic stress; computer and Internet use; friendship closeness; mental health

Indexed keywords

EID: 84875218623     PISSN: 01292986     EISSN: 17420911     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/01292986.2012.725179     Document Type: Article

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