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  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Internet Studies

Background:

  • Research often focuses on positive emotions, neglecting strategies to mitigate negative affect.
  • Understanding the impact of internet use on psychological well-being is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between internet use and multiple dimensions of negative affect, including loneliness, sadness, and life hardship.
  • To identify specific online activities that may exacerbate or alleviate negative emotions.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized an endogenous ordered probit model to account for selection bias in internet use.
  • Analyzed a large-scale dataset of 20,107 individuals from the 2020 China Family Panel Studies survey.

Main Results:

  • Overall internet use was found to significantly decrease loneliness, sadness, and life hardship.
  • Online studying and short video consumption were associated with increased loneliness.
  • Online shopping was linked to heightened life hardship.
  • WeChat use demonstrated a significant reduction in sadness and life hardship.

Conclusions:

  • Internet use has a multifaceted impact on negative affect, with potential benefits and drawbacks depending on the activity.
  • Targeted guidance on appropriate internet usage is essential for reducing negative affect and enhancing life quality.