Self-Esteem and Problematic Smartphone Use Among Adolescents: A Moderated Mediation Model of Depression and Interpersonal Trust

Research has found that self-esteem is negatively associated with problematic smartphone use. However, the internal mechanisms underlying that relationship need further investigation. The purpose of this study was to investigate the roles of depression and interpersonal trust in the relationship between self-esteem and problematic smartphone use among adolescents. A questionnaire comprised of the Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale, Inclusive General...