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Continuous online contact

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In today’s digital age, online communication plays a significant role in adolescents’ social lives and relationships. This measure examines the frequency of continuous online contact through social media with various social groups, including close friends, larger friend groups, online acquaintances, and others. Understanding the patterns of intensive online communication can provide insights into adolescents’ social connectivity, potential impacts on well-being, and the role of digital platforms in their daily lives.

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Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study (2023), Data browser (findings from the 2021/22 international HBSC survey): https://data-browser.hbsc.org.

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