Who benefits and who is at risk?

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What are the different patterns of social media use based on offline social life status?

- Rich-get-richer: social enhancement for those with positive offline social life
- Poor-get-richer: social compensation for those with less positive offline social life
- Poor-get-poorer: increased risk for those with more social problems offline

What are some potential outcomes of social media use for individuals with differing offline social situations?

- B ENEFIT FROM SOCIAL MEDIA USE for those with positive offline social life
- B ENEFIT FROM SOCIAL MEDIA USE for those with less positive offline social life
- F ACE MORE PROBLEMS FROM SOCIAL MEDIA USE for those with more social problems offline

What characterizes problematic social media use?

- Difficulties in regulating usage
- Involves PREOCCUPATION WITH SOCIAL MEDIA
- Experiencing NEGATIVE AFFECT WHEN ACCESS IS RESTRICTED
- Experiencing INTERFERENCES IN DAILY FUNCTIONING DUE TO SOCIAL MEDIA USE
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What are the person-specific effects of social media use, particularly for girls with social problems offline?

- Girls with more social problems offline may experience more negative online experiences
- Examples include being cyberbullied and excluded
- However, they may also experience more positive outcomes like making new friends and feeling connected

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