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Study Reveals Gender Differences in Social Media Use

11/7/2025

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A study on social media addiction among Chinese international students in Thailand identifies gender-specific patterns.
Male students use social media for strategic information and self-presentation, and female students seek emotional support and intimacy.
Researchers recommend tailored interventions: time management for males and emotional regulation for females.
They call for objective assessment of social media addiction and broader research across diverse cultural backgrounds to guide gender-sensitive strategies.

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Story summary

A study on social media addiction among Chinese international students in Thailand identifies gender-specific patterns.
Male students use social media for strategic information and self-presentation, and female students seek emotional support and intimacy.
Researchers recommend tailored interventions: time management for males and emotional regulation for females.
They call for objective assessment of social media addiction and broader research across diverse cultural backgrounds to guide gender-sensitive strategies.