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Research Article

The Media and Technology Usage and Attitudes Scale (MTUAS): Adaptation and Psychometric Analysis for University Students in Saudi Arabia

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Received 09 Nov 2023, Accepted 30 Apr 2024, Published online: 05 Jun 2024

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