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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Problematic Smartphone Use and Social Media Fatigue: The Mediating Role of Self-Control

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Pages 211-222 | Received 14 Sep 2022, Accepted 04 Jan 2023, Published online: 24 Jan 2023

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