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. 2019 Oct 15;16(20):3914. doi: 10.3390/ijerph16203914

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Conceptual model for the mediating effect of life satisfaction on the association between socioeconomic status and excessive Internet use. a = Association between indicators of socioeconomic status and the potential mediator, life satisfaction. b = Association between the mediator and excessive Internet use. C_1–5 = Direct associations between indicators of socioeconomic status and excessive Internet use, adjusted for the mediator. Confirmed mediation. Not confirmed mediation.

Inline graphic — Conceptual model for the mediating effect of life satisfaction on the association between socioeconomic status and excessive Internet use. a = Association between indicators of socioeconomic status and the potential mediator, life satisfaction. b = Association between the mediator and excessive Internet use. C_1–5 = Direct associations between indicators of socioeconomic status and excessive Internet use, adjusted for the mediator. Confirmed mediation. Not confirmed mediation.