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Structural equation modeling in the relationship between social media addiction, self-esteem and social comparison
| Dependent variable | Predictive variable | Total effect | Direct effect | Indirect effect | SE | t |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-esteem | Social media addiction | –.47 | –.26 | –.21 | .03 | –4.11*** |
| Social comparison | Social media addiction | –.34 | –.34 | .00 | .07 | –4.63*** |
| Self-esteem | Social comparison | .62 | .62 | .00 | .04 | 7.52*** |
Note. SE – standard error, ***p < .001.
