In-person and computer-mediated social support for international students at U.S. universities: Associations with acculturative stress and mental health.

The current study explored whether social support received from either mediated or in-person contact varied among international students depending on the level of social ties (stronger/weaker) with existing support groups. This study also examined whether in-person or computer mediated social support (CMSS) is a better predictor of acculturative stress which might influence mental health of international students. An online survey was conducted among 179 international students across three U.

Real-world social support but not in-game social support is related to reduced depression and anxiety associated with problematic gaming.

Playing video games can become problematic, interfering with gamers' daily functioning. This problematic gaming is associated with negative mental health outcomes, such as depression and anxiety. Social support, provided in the real-world, can protect against mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety.