Does social media use make us happy? A meta-analysis on social media and positive well-being outcomes DOI Creative Commons
Laura Marciano,

Jeffrey Lin,

Taisuke Sato

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SSM - Mental Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6, P. 100331 - 100331

Published: June 26, 2024

In social media use research on mental health, a comprehensive summary of the association between and "positive" well-being in all its nuances, including different indicators considered separately, is lacking. To fill gap, we carried out meta-analytic review literature by 78 studies published 2009 September 2022. our meta-analyses, explored (time spent using media, active passive use, communication, problematic comparison, other positive negative experiences) (conceptualized as hedonic, eudaimonic, social, indices). Hedonic well-being, i.e., experiencing emotions life satisfaction, was associated with communication (r=0.11) online experiences (r=0.21) negatively (r=−0.13) comparison (r=−0.30). Eudaimonic sense purpose meaning, only related to (r=−0.26). Social positively time (r=0.07) (r=0.18). Also, overall measures were (r=0.08), through (r=0.12), number friends (r=0.14), intensity (r=0.21), (r=0.19). Conversely, (r=−0.30) showed correlations well-being. The analyses add understanding how may contribute ill-being disentangling from effects, pave way for interventions aiming at improve

Language: Английский

Prevalence of mental health symptoms in children and adolescents during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A meta‐analysis DOI
Jiawen Deng, Fangwen Zhou, Wenteng Hou

et al.

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 1520(1), P. 53 - 73

Published: Dec. 20, 2022

Abstract The COVID‐19 pandemic and its accompanying infection control measures introduced sudden significant disruptions to the lives of children adolescents around world. Given potential for negative impacts on mental health youths as a result these changes, we conducted systematic review meta‐analysis examine prevalence depressive symptoms, anxiety sleep disturbances in during pandemic. We searched major literature databases relevant cross‐sectional or longitudinal studies that included primary secondary school students ≤18 years age. Prevalence values were extracted, logit‐transformed, pooled. Based 191 with 1,389,447 adolescents, found pooled be 31%, 42%, respectively. Age, grade levels, education gender, geographical regions, electronics use correlated symptoms. symptoms also increased time, although signs recovery stabilization observed. Overall, results from this demonstrate need research, monitoring, intervention current future pandemics.

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Pros & cons: impacts of social media on mental health DOI Creative Commons
Ágnes Zsila, Marc Eric S. Reyes

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

Published: July 6, 2023

The use of social media significantly impacts mental health. It can enhance connection, increase self-esteem, and improve a sense belonging. But it also lead to tremendous stress, pressure compare oneself others, increased sadness isolation. Mindful is essential consumption.

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An umbrella review of the benefits and risks associated with youths’ interactions with electronic screens DOI
Taren Sanders, Michael Noetel, Philip D. Parker

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Nature Human Behaviour, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 8(1), P. 82 - 99

Published: Nov. 13, 2023

Language: Английский

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The bright and dark sides of social media use during COVID-19 lockdown: Contrasting social media effects through social liability vs. social support DOI Open Access
Hichang Cho, Pengxiang Li, Annabel Ngien

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Computers in Human Behavior, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 146, P. 107795 - 107795

Published: April 24, 2023

Language: Английский

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Internet use and internet-based addictive behaviours during coronavirus pandemic DOI
Zrnka Kovačić Petrović, Tina Peraica, Dragica Kozarić‐Kovačić

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Current Opinion in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 35(5), P. 324 - 331

Published: July 18, 2022

Purpose of review The COVID-19 outbreak profoundly influenced human lives on different levels. This narrative aims to present recent data relating the pandemic and internet use internet-based addictive behaviours [problematic Internet (PIU), addiction, gaming disorder, problem gambling or social media addiction including smartphone problematic pornography use, compulsive buying]. Recent findings During pandemic, prevalence Internet-based increased in all age groups. related containment measures were been associated with levels stress, anxiety, depression general population, especially among children adolescents, which are vulnerable groups for development mental disorders during crisis. Furthermore, fear resulting from disease, ‘lockdown’ measures, high uncertainty regarding future, financial insecurity loneliness, PIU, addiction. Summary Longitudinal researches focused negative impacts prolonged stress situations health, groups, quality life (QoL) needed help clinicians policymakers reduce adverse consequences. Prevention programs must be customized meet needs children, adults. Also, treatment tailored patients addictions.

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Has the prevalence of problematic social media use increased over the past seven years and since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic? A meta-analysis of the studies published since the development of the Bergen social media addiction scale DOI
Silvia Casale, Mehdi Akbari, Mohammad Seydavi

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Addictive Behaviors, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 147, P. 107838 - 107838

Published: Aug. 23, 2023

Language: Английский

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Impact of Social Media Use on Mental Health within Adolescent and Student Populations during COVID-19 Pandemic: Review DOI Open Access
Marija Draženović, Tea Vukušić Rukavina, Lovela Machala Poplašen

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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(4), P. 3392 - 3392

Published: Feb. 15, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed our lives. By increased screen time during the pandemic, social media (SM) could have significantly impacted adolescents’ and students’ mental health (MH). This literature review aims to synthesize research on impact of SM usage MH adolescents students first year pandemic. A published was conducted in April 2021, through a search PubMed Web Science Core Collection databases. yielded 1136 records, with 13 articles selected for this review. Most included studies observed negative use students, most noticeably were anxiety, depression stress. More active prolonged associated students. Two recorded some potentially positive effects, such as support coping providing sense connection those who isolated due distancing measures. Since focuses early period future should investigate long-term MH, all relevant elements that can enable adequate public response.

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Physical activity and mental health in children and youth during COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis DOI Creative Commons
Bowen Li, Kwok Ng, Xiuhong Tong

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Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 17(1)

Published: July 19, 2023

Abstract Background The coronavirus disease (COVID‐19) and universal mitigation strategies have fundamentally affected peoples’ lives worldwide, particularly during the first two years of pandemic. Reductions in physical activity (PA) increased mental health (MH) problems among children youth been observed. This systematic review meta-analysis investigated relationship between COVID‐19 Methods Four electronic databases (EMBASE, PsycINFO, PubMed, Web Science) were systematically searched to identify studies that (1) examined PA MH (aged 2–24 old) (2) published peer-reviewed journals English January 2020 December 2021. Relationships aspects (i.e., negative positive psychological responses) at different age ranges those with disabilities or chronic conditions (DCC) synthesized. Meta-analyses also performed for eligible determine pooled effect size. Results A total 58 eventually included variable categorization, 32 meta-analyses. Our synthesis results showed greater participation was strongly related lower responses anxiety, depression, stress, insomnia, fatigue, problems) higher general well-being vigor) COVID-19. pattern strength relations outcomes varied across conditions, preschoolers DCC receiving less attention existing research. Meta-analysis magnitude associations (Fisher’s z = − 0.198, p < 0.001) 0.170, weak. These linked participants, study quality, reporting PA-related information. Conclusions deteriorated COVID-19 pandemic closely associated each other. For post-COVID-19 era, additional research on age- condition-specific relationships from a comprehensive perspective is warranted. (Word count: 344 words).

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Empirical Study on Social Media Exposure and Fear as Drivers of Anxiety and Depression during the COVID-19 Pandemic DOI Open Access
Xiao Gu,

Bojan Obrenovic,

Fu Wei

et al.

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(6), P. 5312 - 5312

Published: March 16, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an abundance of news and information dominating media outlets, leading to a widespread atmosphere fear uncertainty, potentially having adverse effects on mental health. This study aims explore whether social exposure contributes anxiety depression. An online cross-sectional survey was conducted using standardized questionnaire collect data exposure, COVID-19, depression, from 327 employed individuals the United States. Structural equation modeling analyze relationships between anxiety, results suggest that leads fear, These findings highlight potential health reducing could help minimize levels. It also emphasizes significance understanding impact depression provides guidance for managing coping with this pandemic. study’s relevance lies gaining critical insights into pros cons health-related during novelty its unique perspective distinct psychological implications.

Language: Английский

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Social media as a bridge and a window: The changing relationship of adolescents with social media and digital platforms DOI Creative Commons
Jessica L. Hamilton, Melissa J. Dreier, Simone Imani Boyd

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Current Opinion in Psychology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 52, P. 101633 - 101633

Published: June 13, 2023

Language: Английский

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