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Chinese Journal of Communication Volume 12, 2019 - Issue 1: Understanding the psychology of mobile apps as the new home screen in Chinese societies: Social consequences, cultural evolution, and individual well-being
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Understanding imbedding the apps and seeking connection 24/7

Getting connected while aging: the effects of WeChat network characteristics on the well-being of Chinese mature adults

Jian Raymond RuiCollege of Journalism and Communication, South China University of Technology, China; View further author information
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Nan YuNicholson School of Communication and Media, University of Central Florida, USA; Correspondence[email protected]
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Qian XuSchool of Communications, Elon University, USA; View further author information
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Xi CuiSchool of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Charleston, USAView further author information
Pages 25-43 | Received 13 Dec 2017, Accepted 18 Aug 2018, Published online: 14 Nov 2018

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