Problematic social media use in childhood and adolescence

Addictive Behaviors, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 153, P. 107980 - 107980

Published: Feb. 8, 2024

At the time of writing, about 4.59 billion people use social media with many adolescents using their accounts across a myriad applications and platforms. According to recent statistics, in 2022 individuals spent an average 151 minutes on each day, illustrating global relevance (Dixon, 2022a,b). One pressing questions, internationally, is whether harmful and/or addictive. This question particular importance because teenagers - younger spend considerable these platforms, which have increasingly become integral part lives. Moreover, considering lifespan development, may be particularly vulnerable specific features advertisements shown them Growing prevalence poor mental health young has led recommendations United States routinely screen for anxiety 8-18 year olds, depression suicide risk between 12-18 years age (US Preventive Services Task Force et al., a,b) conditions often accompanying problematic use. The present work not only provides insights into current state literature but also recommendations.

Language: Английский

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Social Media Use and adolescents' mental health and well-being: An umbrella review

Computers in Human Behavior Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14, P. 100404 - 100404

Published: March 25, 2024

This umbrella review analyses the risks and opportunities for adolescents' mental health well-being associated with Social Media Use (SMU) main risk mitigation proposals presented in systematic, scoping narrative literature reviews meta-analyses. Following PRIOR guidelines, we defined inclusion exclusion criteria Population (10-19 years), Exposure (Social Use) Outcomes (Well-being, Ill-being, Mental health) searched articles published from January 2015 to April 2023 four databases: Scopus, Web of Science, PsychInfo, Pubmed. We screened titles abstracts 1470 publications, after conducting quality assessment based on AMSTAR 2 protocol, selected 24 which performed a thematic analysis. highlight that relationship between SMU is influenced by several intervening factors: 1) individual demographic psycho-socio characteristics, 2) use (SM), 3) SM' content design. Furthermore, describe emerge reviewed articles. discuss how limitation collecting SM data hinders research impact adoption responsible design principles platforms would contribute introducing societal change achieve population-level shift, harder attain if burden only attributed individuals' choices. Finally, brought about upcoming regulatory frameworks, such as EU Digital Services Act.

Language: Английский

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FoMO and Psychological Distress Mediate the Relationship Between Life Satisfaction, Problematic Smartphone Use, and Problematic Social Media Use

International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 9, 2025

Abstract Low life satisfaction has often been associated with problematic social media use (PSMU), smartphone (PSU), FoMO and psychological distress. However, no studies have analyzed the relationship between satisfaction, PSMU, PSU, FoMO, distress, in an integrated model. The present study hypothesized that may influence PSMU PSU through role of A cross-sectional survey completed by 537 Italians (82.9% females [ n = 445] 17.1% males 92], mean age 35.35 years [SD ± 12.14]), included Satisfaction With Life Scale, Bergen Social Media Addiction Smartphone Application-Based Depression Anxiety Stress Fear Missing Out Scale. results indicated direct negative associations both PSU. Additionally, findings distress acted as full mediators this complex relationship, suggesting technology be driven emotional vulnerabilities such fear exclusion heightened levels contributes to understanding mechanisms underlying missing out, use, offering insights for potential interventions aimed at reducing impact on well-being.

Language: Английский

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Individual differences in Fear of Missing Out (FoMO): Age, gender, and the Big Five personality trait domains, facets, and items

Personality and Individual Differences, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 171, P. 110546 - 110546

Published: Nov. 25, 2020

Language: Английский

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Examining the links between active Facebook use, received likes, self-esteem and happiness: A study using objective social media data

Telematics and Informatics, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 58, P. 101523 - 101523

Published: Nov. 9, 2020

Language: Английский

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Predicting tendencies towards the disordered use of Facebook's social media platforms: On the role of personality, impulsivity, and social anxiety

Psychiatry Research, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 285, P. 112793 - 112793

Published: Jan. 16, 2020

Language: Английский

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The association between the Big Five personality traits and smartphone use disorder: A meta-analysis

Journal of Behavioral Addictions, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 9(3), P. 534 - 550

Published: Oct. 8, 2020

Personality is one of the most frequently investigated variables to shed light on putatively addictive use smartphone. By investigating associations between personality and individual differences in smartphone use, researchers aim understand if some traits predispose technology users develop behaviors. Here, based existing empirical literature, we aimed at determining strength Big Five disorder (SmUD) by a meta-analytic approach.For each trait, performed meta-analysis correlations representing their association with SmUD. We also possible publication bias moderating effects age, gender, nationality, length assessments, time publication.We found n = 26 eligible studies. In line both Interaction Person-Affect-Cognition-Execution (I-PACE) model framework problematic mobile-phone Billieux, observed positive Neuroticism SmUD (r 0.25), while Extraversion was not significant. Partially aforementioned theoretical frameworks, Conscientiousness negatively associated -0.16). Remaining showed smaller associations. No significant emerged. Moderator analyses that moderated link Moreover, Agreeableness heightened inverse among older samples.The present provides robust evidence can help SmUD, supporting usefulness assessment when planning targeting interventions at-risk individuals.

Language: Английский

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Loneliness and psychological distress before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: Relationships with social media identity bubbles

Social Science & Medicine, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 293, P. 114674 - 114674

Published: Dec. 21, 2021

Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on well-being and mental health are a concern worldwide. This article is based two longitudinal studies that investigated role social media use in loneliness psychological distress before during pandemic. Study 1 utilized nationally representative 3-point data (n = 735) collected 2017-2020 Finnish population. 2 5-point 840) 2019-2021 representing working We analyzed using multilevel mixed-effects regression analysis. A analysis showed perceived did not increase among population Stronger involvement identity bubbles predicted lower results since outbreak pandemic, has increased lonely individuals but general Involvement generally it buffer against higher individuals. The findings suggest risk factor for prolonged negative effects Social can offer meaningful resources times distancing cannot protect those who perceive themselves as often lonely.

Language: Английский

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The impact of social media influencers on pregnancy, birth, and early parenting experiences: A systematic review.

Midwifery, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 120, P. 103623 - 103623

Published: Feb. 20, 2023

Pregnant and new parents are increasingly engaging with social media. The impacts of media 'influencers' 'bloggers' during a time heightened vulnerability to influence, in particular, merits exploration. To systematically review the literature identify what is known about how following pregnant parents' experiences decision-making. A search CINAHL, World Science, Medline, EMBASE Google Scholar databases was undertaken January 2023 focusing on influencers or bloggers as parents. reference lists included papers were hand-searched. Data extracted from each paper, tabulated, thematically analysed. reported using 2020 Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses guidelines. Seventeen met inclusion criteria final synthesis. Thematic analysis revealed four overarching themes, which 'sharing information', 'support', 'identity', 'monetisation'. Social provide network peers amongst whom discussions, supportive behaviours, information sharing take place. However, concern arises around potential combative interactions, risk transmission misinformation, who also qualified health professionals. Existing research suggests that can be both beneficial harmful At current time, it unclear exposure benefits harm personal

Language: Английский

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The role of microtransactions in Internet Gaming Disorder and Gambling Disorder: A preregistered systematic review

Addictive Behaviors Reports, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 15, P. 100415 - 100415

Published: Feb. 22, 2022

Recently there has been increased interest in understanding the relationship between microtransactions, gaming, and gambling. This review aimed to synthesise evidence on 'Internet Gaming Disorder' (IGD), Gambling Disorder order report the: psychometric assessments used, sampling demographic information, study design methods, relationships microtransactions both IGD gambling disorder. Inclusion criteria included: refereed studies quantifying and/or loot boxes examining their with disorder that were published 2013 2021. Electronic databases searched results synthesised qualitatively. 14 included. The quality of was 'Good' clear positive identified. These apply more than other risky box use identified as a possible mediator these relationships. Additionally, microtransaction expenditure risk There is some adolescents who purchase may be at developing External validity limited due cross-sectional nature evidence, convenience sampling, predominantly Western samples resulting non-representative samples. Prevalence rates varied significantly across different general prevalence rates. We conclude need develop consistent methods for assessing engagement future research. Implications policy-makers research are discussed.

Language: Английский

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