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Existing evidence has shown that perceived social support and self-esteem are significant psycho-social factors influencing their tendency to experience digital addiction and mental health problems. However, studies investigating the interrelationships between these constructs are limited in number despite their growing significance for this cohort of individuals.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study aims to test a proposed research model using meta-analytic structural equation modeling (MASEM) analysis in order to reveal the multifaceted relationships between these significant constructs. The study particularly addresses the mediating role of perceived social support and self-esteem in the relationship between digital addiction and mental health. 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