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    "abstract": "This paper investigates the potential effects of the amount of time spent on different digital media contents (consumption vs. creation) on psychological well-being, framed within the Uses and Gratifications Theory. The study reveals that active content creation is associated with higher well-being outcomes compared to passive consumption.",
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    "keywords": "digital media, psychological well-being, uses and gratifications, media consumption, mental health, social media",
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