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6 sty 2020 · We know that having a strong social network is associated with positive mental health and well-being. Routine social media use may compensate for diminishing face-to-face social interactions in people’s busy lives.
6 lip 2023 · The use of social media significantly impacts mental health. It can enhance connection, increase self-esteem, and improve a sense of belonging. But it can also lead to tremendous stress, pressure to compare oneself to others, and increased sadness and isolation.
1 paź 2024 · Social media can have both positive and negative effects on mental health. The key is to embrace the positive and get away from the negative as much as possible. After all, as Dianne Mani, PsyD, therapist and senior clinical director at Octave notes, social media is something we all have to live with.
20 kwi 2020 · Recent studies have explored patterns of social media use, impact of social media use on mental health and wellbeing, and the potential to leverage the popularity and interactive features of social media to enhance the delivery of interventions.
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In social media use research on mental health, a comprehensive summary of the association between social media use and “positive” well-being in all its nuances, including different well-being indicators considered separately, is lacking.
The findings showed a significant and positive effect of social media use on psychological well-being both through bridging and bonding social capital. However, a significant and negative effect of social media use on psychological well-being through smartphone addiction and through social isolation was also found.
The study results highlight the integral role of social media in the lives of today’s youth and indicate that they can offer opportunities for positive influence, personal expression, and social support, thus contributing to positive mental health among youth.
