This study investigates the relationship between mental health, well-being, and social media use among young adults. Using data from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC), the researchers profiled users of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube, examining demographics and mental health outcomes by platform and frequency of use. Key findings include differences in platform usage based on sex, with YouTube users showing poorer mental health outcomes, and Instagram/Snapchat users exhibiting higher well-being. The study highlights the need for future research to stratify by sex and specify well-being constructs for improved reproducibility.
Publisher
npj Mental Health Research
Published On
Sep 07, 2022
Authors
Nina H. Di Cara, Lizzy Winstone, Luke Sloan, Oliver S. P. Davis, Claire M. A. Haworth
Tags
mental health
well-being
social media use
young adults
platform differences
demographics
research
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