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The Impact of Digital Media Time on Psychological Well-being — A Study in the Context of the Uses and Gratifications Theory

Published Vol. 4 (2026) pp. 1–21 Field: Media & Communication Language: EN

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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Prof. Dr. Yassin Ibrahim Bashir Ali (2026). The Impact of Digital Media Time on Psychological Well-being — A Study in the Context of the Uses and Gratifications Theory. Stardom Scientific Journal of Humanities and Social Studies. 4(0), pp. 1–21. https://humanities.stardomuniversityscientificjournals.edu.eu/research/digital-media-time-psychological-wellbeing-uses-gratifications

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