Problematic Use of Internet-Related Activities and Perceived Weight Stigma in Schoolchildren: A Longitudinal Study Across Different Epidemic Periods of COVID-19 in China

• Published in: Frontiers in psychiatry Vol. 12; p. 675839
• Main Authors: Fung, Xavier C. C., Siu, Andrew M. H., Potenza, Marc N., O'Brien, Kerry S., Latner, Janet D., Chen, Chao-Ying, Chen, I-Hua, Lin, Chung-Ying
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A 24.05.2021
• Subjects: children; COVID-19; problematic smartphone use; problematic social media use; Psychiatry; weight stigma

Background: Social distancing and school suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) may have a negative impact on children's behavior and well-being. Problematic smartphone use (PSU), problematic social media use (PSMU) and perceived weight stigma (PWS) are particularly important iss...