Problematic social networking sites use and attachment: A systematic review

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Highlights:

• Problematic social networking sites use (PSNSU) was examined from an attachment framework.

• PSNSU is negatively associated with secure attachment.

• PSNSU is positively associated with attachment anxiety in multiple relational contexts.

• Individual, interpersonal, and SNS-related mediators affect the relationships between PSNSU and attachment.

• Attachment insecurity should be considered when tailoring treatment of people with PSNSU.

摘要

•Problematic social networking sites use (PSNSU) was examined from an attachment framework.•PSNSU is negatively associated with secure attachment.•PSNSU is positively associated with attachment anxiety in multiple relational contexts.•Individual, interpersonal, and SNS-related mediators affect the relationships between PSNSU and attachment.•Attachment insecurity should be considered when tailoring treatment of people with PSNSU.

论文关键词:Social networks problematic use,Social networks,Attachment,Attachment anxiety,Attachment avoidance,Systematic review

论文评审过程:Received 28 October 2021, Revised 11 January 2022, Accepted 13 January 2022, Available online 24 January 2022, Version of Record 7 February 2022.

论文官网地址:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2022.107199