Dataset for Scoping Review Predictors, Mediators, and Moderators of Problematic Social Media Use Among Adolescent

This dataset contains the raw data extracted for a scoping review entitled “Predictors, Mediators, and Moderators of Problematic Social Media Use (PSMU) Among Adolescents.”
The data were compiled from 43 empirical journal articles that met the inclusion criteria based on the Arksey and O’Malley (2005) scoping review framework and PRISMA guidelines. The dataset serves as the foundational evidence for mapping the variables associated with PSMU among adolescents.
The dataset includes extracted information on:
Bibliographic details of included studies (title, author, year, country)Sample characteristics (sample size, mean age, age range, gender composition)Measurement instruments used for assessing PSMU and their reliability coefficients (Cronbach’s alpha, ω)Predictor variables (e.g., self-esteem, family function, social support, stress, FOMO, parental monitoring)Mediator and moderator variables (e.g., depression, mindfulness, resilience, gender, family support)Study outcomes and statistical associations reportedCategorical coding for thematic analysis of predictors, mediators, and moderatorsAll data were extracted manually from full-text peer-reviewed journal articles and verified independently by two reviewers to ensure accuracy and reliability.
File format:
Microsoft Excel (.xlsx) — compatible with CSV and other tabular data formats.
Data collection period:
Articles published up to December 2024 were included.
Data sources:
Scopus, Web of Science, Springer, PubMed, ProQuest, EBSCO, Nature, ScienceDirect, Taylor & Francis, Sage, and Wiley.
Methodology:
The dataset was constructed following the five stages of the Arksey and O’Malley framework:
Identifying research questionsIdentifying relevant studiesStudy selection using predefined inclusion/exclusion criteriaCharting the dataCollating, summarizing, and reporting resultsPotential reuses:
Meta-analysis or meta-synthesis on PSMU predictors and mediatorsComparative research on digital behavior across countries or age groupsValidation of theoretical models on adolescent digital addictionMethodological review of PSMU measurement toolsLimitations:
This dataset includes only studies with adolescent samples (10–19 years old) and excludes non-empirical or non-English research. Numerical data were transcribed as reported in the original articles without re-analysis.
Ethical considerations:
No human participants were directly involved. All data were derived from publicly available, peer-reviewed publications.