Social media use and its impact on adolescent mental health: An umbrella review of the evidence

Current Opinion in Psychology, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 44, С. 58 - 68

Опубликована: Авг. 18, 2021

Literature reviews on how social media use affects adolescent mental health have accumulated at an unprecedented rate of late. Yet, a higher-level integration the evidence is still lacking. We fill this gap with up-to-date umbrella review, review published between 2019 and mid-2021. Our search yielded 25 reviews: seven meta-analyses, nine systematic, narrative reviews. Results showed that most interpreted associations as 'weak' or 'inconsistent,' whereas few qualified same 'substantial' 'deleterious.' summarize gaps identified in reviews, provide explanation for their diverging interpretations, suggest several avenues future research.

Язык: Английский

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Digital Media Use and Adolescents' Mental Health During the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 9

Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2022

The Covid-19 physical distancing measures had a detrimental effect on adolescents' mental health. Adolescents worldwide alleviated the negative experiences of social by spending more time digital devices. Through systematic literature search in eight academic databases (including Eric, Proquest Sociology, Communication & Mass Media Complete, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Pubmed, Web Science), present review meta-analysis first summarized existing evidence from 30 studies, published up to September 2021, link between health media use adolescents during Covid-19. Digital included media, screen time, addiction. Mental were grouped into conceptually similar dimensions, such as well-being, ill-being, lifestyle habits, Covid-19-related stress. Results showed that, although most studies reported positive association ill-being ( r = 0.171, p 0.011) addiction 0.434, 0.024), not all types adverse consequences In particular, one-to-one communication, self-disclosure context mutual online friendship, well funny mitigated feelings loneliness Hence, these aspects activities should be promoted. At same awareness effects addictive raised: That would include making aware mechanisms comparison, fear missing out, exposure contents, which likely happen isolation confinement due pandemic.

Язык: Английский

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The relationship between screen time and mental health in young people: A systematic review of longitudinal studies

Clinical Psychology Review, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 86, С. 102021 - 102021

Опубликована: Март 20, 2021

An increase in time spent on screen-based technologies has been suggested to underlie recent increases mental health problems among young people. However, this hypothesis primarily based the findings of cross-sectional studies. The aim current review was provide a comprehensive overview longitudinal studies examining relationship between screen and internalising symptoms. PsycINFO, PubMed/Medline EMBASE were systematically searched for articles published up August 2020. Thirty-five studies, with sample sizes ranging from 126 12,866 participants, met inclusion criteria. association subsequent depressive symptoms found be small very size. There limited evidence any reverse time. varied different devices uses. In contrast symptoms, support associations other including anxiety, self-esteem, general problems, lacking. Together, these results suggest that impact increased prevalence people is likely negligible or small. Further examine content motivations underlying use are required better discern

Язык: Английский

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Mechanisms linking social media use to adolescent mental health vulnerability

Nature Reviews Psychology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 3(6), С. 407 - 423

Опубликована: Май 7, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Social connection as a critical factor for mental and physical health: evidence, trends, challenges, and future implications

World Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 23(3), С. 312 - 332

Опубликована: Сен. 16, 2024

Rising concerns about social isolation and loneliness globally have highlighted the need for a greater understanding of their mental physical health implications. Robust evidence documents connection factors as independent predictors health, with some strongest on mortality. Although most data are observational, points to directionality effects, plausible pathways, in cases causal link between later outcomes. Societal trends across several indicators reveal increasing rates those who lack connection, significant portion population reporting loneliness. The scientific study has substantially extended over past two decades, particularly since 2020; however, its relevance mortality remains underappreciated by public. Despite breadth evidence, challenges remain, including common language reconcile diverse relevant terms disciplines, consistent multi‐factorial measurement assess risk, effective solutions prevent mitigate risk. urgency future is underscored potentially longer‐term consequences COVID‐19 pandemic, role digital technologies societal shifts, that could contribute further declines social, health. To reverse these meet challenges, recommendations offered more comprehensively address gaps our understanding, foster

Язык: Английский

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From social media to artificial intelligence: improving research on digital harms in youth

The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Adolescent well‐being amid the COVID‐19 pandemic: Are girls struggling more than boys?

JCPP Advances, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 1(2)

Опубликована: Июль 1, 2021

Differential effects of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic and associated public restrictions on adolescent girls boys are emerging but have not been elucidated. This study examined gender differences across broad indicators well-being during COVID-19 in Iceland, explored potential explanations for these differences.In total, 523 youth (56.5% girls) born Iceland 2004 completed measures mental health problems (depressive symptoms, anger suicide attempts) designed this to assess (e.g., day-to-day life, academic performance, family peer relationships, physical health) behavioral changes pandemic. Mental were compared expected scores based nationwide ratings same-aged peers 2018.Although both appeared affected, reported a greater negative impact all change than boys, their depressive symptoms above beyond (t(1514) = 4.80, p < .001, Cohen's d 0.315). Higher with increased passive social media use decreased connecting members via telephone or among girls, sleeping online gaming alone boys. Concern about others contracting COVID-19, daily school routines, seeing friends person primary contributors poor identified by youth, particularly girls.Adolescents broadly negatively affected accompanying restrictions; however, was more pronounced girls. The findings suggest that steady routine remaining socially connected may help cope uncertainty Moreover, healthcare providers, teachers, other professionals should pay close attention

Язык: Английский

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Debate: Should academics collaborate with digital companies to improve young people's mental health?

Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 28(1), С. 150 - 152

Опубликована: Дек. 15, 2022

Should academics collaborate with social media and gaming companies to identify reduce mental health impacts on children young people? While opinions this question sharply diverge within the academic community, in practice collaboration is already widespread. As digital platforms increasingly dominate time attention of many people are source both considerable concern as well offering innovative opportunities for beneficial interventions, researchers recognising potential accelerate positive impact. However, concerns over independence transparency collaborative research have received little institutional or collective response. Recognising promise pitfalls, debate article calls multidisciplinary deliberation academy support co‐development clear guidelines principles processes by which best undertaken, basis ensuring that some remains independent.

Язык: Английский

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Distinguishing Between Effectual, Ineffectual, and Problematic Smartphone Use: A Comprehensive Review and Conceptual Pathways Model for Future Research

Computers in Human Behavior Reports, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14, С. 100424 - 100424

Опубликована: Май 1, 2024

Smartphones are ubiquitous and offer numerous benefits in daily life. However, the ongoing excessive use of smartphones has been associated with a range adverse effects, capturing attention researchers worldwide. While higher smartphone is often seen as potentially compulsive or addictive, it essential to recognise that not all inherently problematic; practical reasons can also contribute increased usage. Consequently, distinguishing between purposeful productive harmful behaviours essential. Existing research recognises differences usage but lacks depth its exploration. There notable demand for in-depth studies distinguish problematic examine what drives transition these behaviours. this review critically examines prior explain distinctions among various types explore characteristics, reasons, causes, consequences This article introduces an Integrative Pathway Model (IPM), conceptual framework designed behind individuals' active use. It delves into specific gratifications users seek from their investigates factors may influence motivations and, consequently, affect highlights three distinct yet mutually exclusive use-related pathways: effectual use, ineffectual contributes enhancing understanding Problematic Smartphone Use Dependence (PSUD) by probing multifaceted interplay individual social dynamics, environmental factors. need multi-dimensional approach usage, acknowledging does always signify behaviour. emphasises increasing strategies effectively manage PSUD.

Язык: Английский

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Digital art exhibitions and psychological well-being in Chinese Generation Z: An analysis based on the S-O-R framework

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 11(1)

Опубликована: Фев. 13, 2024

Abstract In the post-pandemic era, there has been a heightened global focus on mental health challenges facing individuals, with particular emphasis innovative and effective therapeutic approaches. Despite extensive body of research within realm art therapy addressing individual psychological healing, potential digital mediums in this field largely overlooked. This gap is especially pronounced studies targeting unique demographic Generation Z, known as ‘digital natives.’ study aims to investigate role engagement online exhibitions restorative intervention for enhancing well-being Z users. Grounded Stimulus-Organism-Response (S-O-R) framework theory environments, examines responses participants exhibitions, particularly from perspective website aesthetics. The impact these users’ place attachment loyalty behaviors also explored. Utilizing structural equation modeling approach, an exhibition was deployed ZEPETO app, platform popular among Chinese Participants were subsequently invited partake survey post-exhibition, yielding dataset 332 valid responses. findings reveal that: (1) four design elements aesthetics (coherence, novelty, interactivity, immersion) significantly influence perceived restoration users, immersion being most influential factor; (2) are crucial predictors behavior; (3) positive users towards exhibitions. demonstrates that can facilitate emotional healing journey contributing alleviation stress promotion well-being. Moreover, technology have transcend human creativity imagination, offering promising pathway future practices related healing.

Язык: Английский

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