Effects of Social Media Addiction on Critical Thinking: The Mediating Role of Executive Function

Mehdi Reza Sarafraz, Nasim Nazari, Aida Peyvandi, Department of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Educational Science and Psychology, Shiraz University, Department of Neurosciences and Mental Health, Fondazione IRCCS Ca, Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Department of Education, University of Bristol

Social Science Computer Review

Published online on February 17, 2026

Abstract

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Recently, social media addiction (SMA) has increased globally. Like other addictions, it can have detrimental effects on individuals. Despite growing concerns, limited research has explored the relationship between SMA and critical thinking (CT) and the ...