Boredom-related metacognitions in problematic social media use: A four‑wave longitudinal panel study.

Akbari M, Griffiths MD

DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2026.108815
Published: 2026 Dec
Container: Addictive behaviors
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@article{allodium:10.1016/j.addbeh.2026.108815,
  title = {Boredom-related metacognitions in problematic social media use: A four‑wave longitudinal panel study.},
  author = {Akbari M and Griffiths MD},
  year = {2026},
  journal = {Addictive behaviors},
  doi = {10.1016/j.addbeh.2026.108815},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2026.108815}
}

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TI  - Boredom-related metacognitions in problematic social media use: A four‑wave longitudinal panel study.
AU  - Akbari M
AU  - Griffiths MD
PY  - 2026
JO  - Addictive behaviors
DO  - 10.1016/j.addbeh.2026.108815
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M, A., & MD, G. (2026). Boredom-related metacognitions in problematic social media use: A four‑wave longitudinal panel study.. Addictive behaviors. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2026.108815

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