Social media use and depression among middle-aged and older Chinese adults: mediating roles of health literacy and perceived social support.

Liu Y, Zhao X

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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2026.1817281
Published: 2026
Container: Frontiers in public health
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@article{allodium:10.3389/fpubh.2026.1817281,
  title = {Social media use and depression among middle-aged and older Chinese adults: mediating roles of health literacy and perceived social support.},
  author = {Liu Y and Zhao X},
  year = {2026},
  journal = {Frontiers in public health},
  doi = {10.3389/fpubh.2026.1817281},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2026.1817281}
}

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Y, L., & X, Z. (2026). Social media use and depression among middle-aged and older Chinese adults: mediating roles of health literacy and perceived social support.. Frontiers in public health. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2026.1817281

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