Table 2 Correlation analysis between key variables.

Externalizing problem behaviors

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Parental involvement

−0.245***

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Peer relationships

−0.251***

0.306***

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Mental health

−0.390***

0.156***

0.231***

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Problematic social media use

0.293***

−0.570***

−0.101***

−0.196***

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Mean

1.464

3.752

3.763

2.650

2.911

SD

0.322

0.556

0.922

0.641

1.593