A study conducted in Italy suggests that extended thinking (i.e., worry, rumination, and thinking about desires) may mediate the relationship between psychological distress and problematic social network use. According to this model, distress predisposes individuals to engage in extended thinking, which, in turn, leads to problematic use of social network sites. The research was published in Addictive Behaviors. Social network sites (SNSs) are online platforms that allow users to create profiles, connect with others, share content, and engage in social interactions. Popular examples include Fa…