Journal of Economic Literature,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
62(4), С. 1422 - 1474
Опубликована: Дек. 1, 2024
We
provide
a
guide
to
the
burgeoning
literature
on
economics
of
social
media.
first
define
media
platforms
and
highlight
their
unique
features.
then
synthesize
main
lessons
from
empirical
organize
them
around
three
stages
life
cycle
content:
(i)
production,
(ii)
distribution,
(iii)
consumption.
Under
we
discuss
how
incentives
affect
content
produced
off
harmful
is
moderated.
network
structure,
algorithms,
targeted
advertisements.
consumption,
affects
individuals
who
consume
its
society
at
large,
explore
consumer
substitution
patterns
across
platforms.
Throughout
guide,
examine
case
studies
deterrence
misinformation,
segregation,
political
advertisements,
effects
outcomes.
conclude
with
brief
discussion
future
(JEL
D12,
D72,
D83,
D91,
I31,
L82,
M37)
Current Addiction Reports,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
10(3), С. 610 - 616
Опубликована: Май 31, 2023
Abstract
Purpose
of
the
Review
Social
media
attracts
billions
users
worldwide,
and
research
has
investigated
how
screen
time
or
spent
online
is
linked
to
well-being.
Additionally,
addictive-like
behaviors
towards
social
platforms
are
a
focus
many
studies.
However,
related
often
neglects
simple
fact
that
companies
have
willingly
created
immersive
environments
with
aim
“persuade”
spend
as
much
possible
on
their
apps
watch
ads
enlarge
digital
footprints.
Recent
Findings
We
think
it
utmost
importance
better
understand
design
elements
platforms—ranging
from
like-button
endless
scrolling—impact
psyche
behavior
users.
Such
knowledge
will
not
only
help
problematic
use
evolves
but
also
provide
important
more
healthy
could
look
like
in
future.
In
this
context,
present
article
critically
reflects
well-spent
initiative
by
industry.
Summary
From
our
view,
problems
around
be
solved
if
data
business
model
abandoned.
As
long
base
surveillance
people’s
lives,
no
changes
healthier
can
expected.
Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
29(1)
Опубликована: Ноя. 8, 2023
Abstract
The
relationships
between
active
(e.g.,
creating
content)
and
passive
scrolling)
social
media
(SM)
use
(SMU)
mental
health,
wellbeing,
support
outcomes
have
received
significant
attention,
yet
findings
been
mixed.
We
conducted
a
meta-analysis
of
141
studies
(N
≈
145,000)
containing
897
effect
sizes
(ESs)
SMU
13
outcomes.
Most
ESs
were
negligible
(|r|
<
.10),
with
the
exception
between-person
associations
for
greater
online
(r
=
.34),
wellbeing
.15),
positive
affect
.11),
symptoms
anxiety
.12),
.15).
Moderator
analyses
revealed
that
was
associated
worse
emotional
in
general
SM
contexts,
but
not
context
groups.
User
age
also
emerged
as
an
important
contextual
factor.
Implications
future
research,
theory
development,
healthy
are
discussed.
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(1)
Опубликована: Март 19, 2024
Abstract
Social
media
impacts
people’s
wellbeing
in
different
ways,
but
relatively
little
is
known
about
why
this
the
case.
Here
we
introduce
construct
of
“social
sensitivity”
to
understand
how
social
and
associations
differ
across
people
contexts
which
these
platforms
are
used.
In
a
month-long
large-scale
intensive
longitudinal
study
(total
n
=
1632;
total
number
observations
120,599),
examined
for
whom
under
circumstances
was
associated
with
positive
negative
changes
affective
wellbeing.
Applying
combination
frequentist
Bayesian
multilevel
models,
found
small
average
association
between
use
AND
subsequent
wellbeing,
were
heterogenous
people.
People
psychologically
vulnerable
dispositions
(e.g.,
those
who
depressed,
lonely,
not
satisfied
life)
tended
experience
heightened
sensitivity
comparison
vulnerable.
also
experienced
when
certain
types
places
places,
nature)
while
around
family
members,
close
ties),
as
compared
using
other
contexts.
Our
results
suggest
that
an
understanding
effects
on
should
account
psychological
users,
physical
surrounding
their
use.
We
discuss
theoretical
practical
implications
scholars,
policymakers,
technology
industry.
Journal of Economic Literature,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
62(4), С. 1422 - 1474
Опубликована: Дек. 1, 2024
We
provide
a
guide
to
the
burgeoning
literature
on
economics
of
social
media.
first
define
media
platforms
and
highlight
their
unique
features.
then
synthesize
main
lessons
from
empirical
organize
them
around
three
stages
life
cycle
content:
(i)
production,
(ii)
distribution,
(iii)
consumption.
Under
we
discuss
how
incentives
affect
content
produced
off
harmful
is
moderated.
network
structure,
algorithms,
targeted
advertisements.
consumption,
affects
individuals
who
consume
its
society
at
large,
explore
consumer
substitution
patterns
across
platforms.
Throughout
guide,
examine
case
studies
deterrence
misinformation,
segregation,
political
advertisements,
effects
outcomes.
conclude
with
brief
discussion
future
(JEL
D12,
D72,
D83,
D91,
I31,
L82,
M37)
