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초록

Perceptions of one’s socioeconomic condition are associated with subjective socioeconomic status (SSS) and relative depriva- tion (RD). SSS involves comparing oneself to society, whereas RD entails comparison with others who are similar and in- cludes an emotional component. We examined the role of SSS and RD in three technology addiction subtypes (i.e., video games, pornography, and online gambling) and determined the mediating role of shame. A total of 657 Korean young adults aged 19-34 years participated (51.0% women). RD showed significant positive associations with all technology addiction sub- types, whereas SSS showed no significant associations. Shame significantly mediated the associations of SSS and RD with technology addiction subtypes. Lower SSS and higher RD were associated with higher shame levels, which were related to se- vere technology addiction. Socioeconomic perceptions and emotions have intertwined roles in pathways to technology ad- diction. Therefore, a multifaceted approach is required to ensure effective prevention and intervention.

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