The first serious academic study of problematic social media addiction among young people in China's cities, this study presents first-hand empirical data from five conurbations and includes guidance for parents and educators on responsible usage.
“In her 2014 book Social Media Generation in Urban China - a Study of Social Media Use and Addiction among Adolescents, Dr Hanyun Huang introduces the concept of “social media addiction” and paints a vivid portrait of those young Internet users in China who are afflicted by this rising social problem. … Huang’s book provides a wealth of knowledge and high-quality data for scholars, educators, and policymakers to gain insights about problematic social media use.” (Mike Z. Yao, Chinese Journal of Communication, Vol. 9 (3), July, 2016)
Innehållsförteckning
Introduction.- Literature Review.- Research Methods.- Uses, Gratifications, and Addiction of Social Media.- Social Media Addiction and Sociopsychological Traits.- Social Media Addiction, Academic Performance, and Social Capital.- Beyond the Survey: What Parents and Teachers Said.- Discussion and Conclusions.- References.
