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The purpose of this cross-sectional, survey-based study was to examine university students’ internet and smartphone use (including smartphone habits), internet- and social media-related risks, and satisfaction with life during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario, Canada. Four objectives were examined, including associations among the study variables, including demographic factors. Results revealed a significant increase in university students’ (N = 1,625; Mage = 22.4, SD = 5.1; 78.8% female) internet use from pre- to early-pandemic (p < .001). Approximately one in ten students reported experiencing internet-related incidents (e.g., bullying, harassment, etc.) during the pandemic. Smartphone use and habits were significantly (p < .001) positively correlated with social media risks, while smartphone use and social media risks were significantly (p < .001) negatively related to students’ satisfaction with life. Results are discussed in the context of existing literature in this area, and potential implications and future directions are presented. |
