Associations of social network use and social network addictive behaviors with self-esteem in adolescents: the EHDLA study

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: March 26, 2025

Objective The aim of the present study was to examine relationships social network (SN) use and SN addictive behaviors with self-esteem in Spanish adolescents. specific media platforms their associated related were also evaluated. Methods This cross-sectional used secondary data from Eating Healthy Daily Life Activities (EHDLA) project, which included a representative sample adolescents aged 12–17 years Valle de Ricote Region Murcia, Spain. consisted 632 Addiction assessed via Short Social Media Scale, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. Generalized linear regression analyses Gaussian distributions conducted calculate unstandardized beta coefficients ( B ) 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Sociodemographic, lifestyle, anthropometric as covariates. Results In terms use, Instagram most accepted, contrast Facebook, least used. notable toward salience (i.e., when using SNs is major concern priority motivation) tolerance increasing desired). Furthermore, levels decreased adolescent’s addiction increased. adjusted model, an increase each behavior significant decrease = -0.699; CI -0.890 -0.508; p < 0.001). Individually, there negative association between Twitter -0.356; -0.695 -0.017; 0.040). With respect SNs, mood modification showed strongest (B -2.580; -3.192 -1.968; 0.001), followed by conflict -1.410; -2.147 -0.673; relapse -1.350; -1.999 -0.701; -0.928; -1.596 -0.260; 0.007), -0.892; -1.623 -0.161; 0.017), finally, withdrawal -0.170; -1.905 -0.435; 0.002), all significantly negatively Conclusions could affect self-esteem. findings suggest that certain behaviors, such tolerance, salience, modification, relapse, withdrawal, or are particularly linked lower These results highlight need develop strategies aimed at promoting healthy engagement fostering psychological well-being.

Language: Английский

Social Media Effects on Mental Health

Published: May 5, 2025

As digital engagement continues to rise, the connection between social media use and mental health has become a critical area of study. This review explores current understanding how platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter influence well-being. Research highlighted several negative outcomes, such as increased rates anxiety, depression, diminished self-esteem. These issues are often linked comparison, online harassment, addictive nature these platforms. Evidence suggests that adolescents who spend more than three hours daily on twice likely experience challenges compared those with lower usage. Despite concerns, can also offer valuable opportunities for connection, emotional support, self-expression. Some even provide tools resources support. Still, interventions aimed at improving through tend show limited effectiveness. underscores importance developing approaches minimize potential harms while maximizing positive aspects use.

Language: Английский

Global mental health solidarity: strategies and solutions

Discover Mental Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 4(1)

Published: Sept. 24, 2024

Language: Английский