Social Media and Mental Health: Understanding the Association between SNS Addiction and Depression in Students

Indus journal of bioscience research., Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 3(2), P. 698 - 704

Published: March 14, 2025

Background: Social media usage has significantly increased among university students, leading to concerns regarding its psychological impact. Excessive engagement with social networking sites (SNS) been associated depression, comparison, and sleep disturbances. However, limited research explored these associations in developing regions like Pakistan. Objective: This study aims examine the relationship between addiction depression students Larkana, Sindh, Materials Methods: A cross-sectional was conducted 289 undergraduate postgraduate students. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire incorporating Bergen Media Addiction Scale (BSMAS) Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) assess depressive symptoms, respectively. Pearson’s correlation multiple regression analyses performed using SPSS v24.0 evaluate association SNS controlling for demographic lifestyle factors. p-value of <0.05 considered as statistically significant. Results: The findings revealed significant positive (p<0.001) higher scores greater symptoms. Gender differences observed, female reporting slightly levels addition than males (p<0.05). Additionally, excessive use linked disruption, reduced academic performance, distress. Conclusion: provides empirical evidence supporting emphasize need digital literacy programs, psychosocial interventions, institutional policies regulate screen time mitigate negative effects addiction. Future should adopt longitudinal approaches explore causality underlying socio-economic factors influencing this relationship.

Language: Английский

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A validity and reliability study of the artificial intelligence attitude scale (AIAS-4) and its relationship with social media addiction and eating behaviors in Turkish adults

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: April 2, 2025

In recent years, there has been a rapid increase in the use of internet and social media. Billions people worldwide media spend an average 2.2 h day on these platforms. At same time, artificial intelligence (AI) applications have become widespread many fields, such as health, education, finance. While AI potential to monitor eating behaviors provide personalized health support, excessive can lead negative effects. These include addiction reduced quality life. It is important examine attitude toward its relationship with addiction, behavior, life satisfaction. Research connection between attitudes habits lacking, which emphasizes necessity validating AIAS-4 Turkish order ensure efficacy this context. The first stage study aimed adapt Grassini's (2023) Artificial Intelligence Attitude Scale (AIAS-4) into assess validity reliability. second stage, it was This cross-sectional methodological conducted two stages Türkiye. 172 adult individuals underwent reliability (43% them were men 57% women), involved adapting Turkish. relationships attitude, satisfaction 510 evaluated age 24.88 ± 7.05 years (30.8% male, 69.2% female). Using snowball sampling technique, survey carried out adults by reaching staff their families from both universities (Gazi University Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University) well students relatives. A face-to-face approach (delivered interviewer) used for study. study, Social Media Addiction Scale-Adult Form(SMAS-AF) Effects Eating Behavior (SESMEB) measure impact Contentment Life Assessment evaluate satisfaction, Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q total) disorder symptoms. Pearson Correlation Spearman according normality Linear regression analysis analyse variables. valid reliable instrument Türkiye (Cronbach's alpha = 0.90 McDonald's omega 0.89). Individuals 3.7 1.99 per All participants WhatsApp, while 89.8% Instagram. correlation found AIAS EDE-Q total, (r=-0.119 p < 0.05). BMI correlated positively total (r 0.391, 0.01). Higher scores associated increased time spent 0.129, 0.001). Conversely, higher lower (r= -0.119, SESMEB 0.169; model showed that (β 0.311; 0.001), =-0.157, 0.005), SMAS-AF 0.036; 0.002) 0.022; 0.038) affected (p 0.001 R2 0.198). revealed (AIAS) adults. results show BMI, positive, behaviors. findings emphasize importance multidisciplinary approaches awareness programs prevention management disorders.

Language: Английский

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Smartphone Addiction and Social Media Addiction

Advances in human and social aspects of technology book series, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 149 - 178

Published: Jan. 31, 2025

This chapter examines the psychological, behavioural, and social consequences of smartphone addiction, phone snubbing, media addiction. It explores machinations that drive such as variable reinforcement schedules reward systems, how they affect our interpersonal relationships mental health. The also identifies best practices in current research case studies, well trends suggest effective interventions to help guide psychologists health professionals when dealing with issues. underscores importance interdisciplinary efforts order address issues digital addiction successfully. shares perspectives from multi-dimensional behavior scale (MABS), which includes biological, environmental factors, cognitive behavioral patterns, motivation, readiness for change.

Language: Английский

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The impact of social media addiction on self-esteem and life satisfaction among married couples

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(4), P. 1494 - 1501

Published: April 1, 2025

A BSTRACT Introduction: The pervasive use of social media has become an integral part daily life, influencing various aspects individual and relational well-being. Among married couples, the impact is particularly significant, as excessive engagement with platforms may lead to diminished self-esteem lower life satisfaction, both which are essential components a healthy fulfilling marriage. Objective: To assess addiction on satisfaction among couples. Material Methods: cross-sectional survey was conducted 385 individuals, predominantly residing in Gurugram, Haryana. couples measured using Social Media Addiction Scale (SMAS), Rosenberg Self-Esteem (RSES), Satisfaction Life (SWLS). Data were analyzed descriptive inferential statistics. Results: results indicated that majority (44.9%) “little addicted” media, while only (14.3%) showed moderate high levels addiction. significant negative correlation found between (r = -0.519, P < 0.01), positive observed 0.329, 0.01). Regression analysis revealed positively predicts (β 0.201, .001), predictor -.464, .001). Conclusion: significantly influenced by satisfaction. Specifically, higher associated increased Well-balanced usage enhancing marital overall

Language: Английский

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Exploring the dynamics of mobile app addiction: the interplay of communication, affective factors, flow, perceived enjoyment, and habit

BMC Psychology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(1)

Published: Nov. 20, 2023

The rapid proliferation of mobile apps and their increasing usage have led to growing concerns about potential addiction among users. Previous research has identified several factors that contribute addiction, including flow, perceived enjoyment, habit. However, the underlying mechanisms role affective remain unclear. This study aims elucidate key affect app by proposing a theoretical framework incorporating communication, factors, Data were collected from 320 users through questionnaire survey. employed partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) analyze data test proposed relationships. analysis indicates communication is significantly associated with enjoyment but does not directly flow unveils positive influences both influence Negative was found no significant effect on results demonstrate habit are related addiction. findings reveal substantial impact These offer valuable guidelines for future practical implications developers policymakers in addressing challenges

Language: Английский

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The role of social media in information dissemination to improve youth interactions

Cogent Social Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(1)

Published: April 5, 2024

This study investigated how youth in Community 8 Tema, Ghana, used social media and that affected their interpersonal communication skills. The a combined framework of the Social Learning Theory Media Richness Theory, as well an exploratory descriptive design qualitative technique, to investigate Ghana's Tema perceive use media. Thematic analysis was identify main themes patterns data acquired from sample 16 youths between ages 15 25 using semi-structured interviews, focus groups, observation. Based on findings study, for young people, is preferred method contact over face-to-face encounters. Some individuals believed more deliberate balance digital bodily interactions necessary. When it comes effects ability communicate face-to-face, there reduction abilities but some apparent advances expressiveness. Comparing platforms, advantages included increased networks innovation, overuse led anxiety distraction. demonstrates need parental mediation, literacy programs enable technology intentionally responsibly, partnerships legislators, policymakers, companies, guidance interventions help people be able offline with online interactions.

Language: Английский

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The Role of Social Comparison and Online Social Support in Social Media Addiction Mediated by Self-Esteem and Loneliness

European Journal of Mental Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19, P. 1 - 11

Published: May 16, 2024

Introduction: The diversity of information on social media provides a ubiquitous possibility for comparison. Online comparisons have both detrimental and beneficial effects; besides lowering one’s self-esteem, heightening loneliness addiction, they also bring together people with similar interests which may offer form support. Aims: This study examines path model understanding the link between comparison addiction while examining online support, loneliness, self-esteem. Methods: Hungarian university students (N = 201, 70.6% women, aged 18 30 years, SD 2.77) completed an survey in spring 2022. Results: final suggests that can directly contribute to addiction. was mediated by resulting different outcomes: a) strengthen (β .22, p < .001) lead lower self-esteem .60, .001), b) negative effect -.22, reduce -.26, .001). In addition, help obtain support .15, .050) -.41, but increase likelihood .26, Conclusions: These findings draw attention double-edged sword support: we need learn consciously manage tendencies.

Language: Английский

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The demographics of digital disconnection: prevalence, motives and barriers to disconnecting from the Internet in Aotearoa New Zealand

Communication Research and Practice, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(4), P. 475 - 495

Published: July 17, 2024

This study explores how often New Zealanders' deliberately disconnect from the Internet ("digital disconnection"). Utilizing a nationally representative survey of 1,012 participants, research investigates frequency disconnection Internet, motivations, and challenges associated with disconnection. The also relationship between these factors demographic variables. findings reveal that majority Zealanders intentionally Internet. primary motivations for are to enhance face-to-face interactions, particularly family friends, reduce distractions use. However, disconnecting presents challenges, necessity an connection accessing certain services. uncovers significant correlations age gender disconnecting. provides crucial first step in understanding digital Aotearoa, laying foundation future studies on individuals balance their online offline lives.

Language: Английский

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Sleep Quality and Self-Stigma Mediate the Association Between Problematic Use of Social Media and Quality of Life Among People With Schizophrenia in Taiwan: A Longitudinal Study

Psychiatry Investigation, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(11), P. 1034 - 1044

Published: Nov. 22, 2023

Objective Problematic use of social media (PUSM) may affect sleep quality and self-stigma in people with schizophrenia consequently reduce their life (QoL). This longitudinal study investigated if mediated relationships between PUSM QoL.Methods One-hundred-and-ninety-three outpatients were recruited from a psychiatric center Taiwan April 2019 to August 2021 participated at intervals three months measurements. QoL was assessed using the World Health Organization Quality Life Questionnaire Brief Version; Pittsburgh Sleep Index; Self-Stigma Scale-Short; Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale. Via SPSS 20.0, general estimating equation models temporal associations variables. R software, mediating effects examined through Monte Carlo simulations 20,000 repetitions.Results Mean scores physical, psychological, environmental ranged 11.86 13.02. 9.1±4.5 2.2±0.8, respectively. directly related (p<0.001) indirect all components range 95% confidence spanning -0.0591 -0.0107 for physical QoL; -0.0564 -0.0095 psychological -0.0292 -0.0035 -0.0357 -0.0052 QoL.Conclusion schizophrenia. Developing interventions targeting PUSM, sleep, help improve

Language: Английский

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Gender‐based learning and behavioural differences in an educational social media platform

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 40(6), P. 2544 - 2557

Published: Dec. 19, 2023

Abstract Background Gender differences in the use of educational environments and social media platforms have been a topic interest research. Several studies examined disparities between female male participants terms participation, engagement, motivations either or platforms. On this end, study proceeds to explore gender an innovative environment that sees incorporation component within simulated environment. Objectives Driven by dual objective, aims first investigate impact on skills development platform, second, behavioural adolescents interactions platform. Methods The involved 142 high school students Barcelona utilised ad‐hoc questionnaire assess students' skills. To behaviour actions such as likes, comments, publishing, visiting profiles, viewing images, were recorded using Experience API. Results Conclusions Our study's findings indicate both benefited from intervention implemented Moreover, results revealed distinct interaction patterns participants. These provide valuable insights into how different genders interact Additionally, design principles outlined can inform future interventions effectively engage preferences genders.

Language: Английский

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