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PIU refers to compulsive or excessive internet use leading to psychosocial impairments (among others, anxiety, depression, lesser well-being), and it has been studied from diverse perspectives. However, the mechanisms through which PIU could exert its impact on broader satisfaction with life (SWL) remain unclear. The present work postulates that psychological distress acts as a mediator between PIU and SWL. This hypothesis is tested in large participant groups (\n                    <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">N<\/jats:italic>\n                    = 7,536), representative of the normative population of six European countries in terms of age and gender. 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