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Title: The Negative Mental Health Consequences of Social Media Use in South Africa: The Role of Smartphone Addiction.
Authors: Pretorius, Tyrone B.1,2 (AUTHOR) tpretorius@uwc.ac.za, Padmanabhanunni, Anita1,2 (AUTHOR)
Source: Behavioral Sciences (2076-328X). May2026, Vol. 16 Issue 5, p633. 16p.
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