Psychology

The mental health and well-being profile of young adults using social media

N. H. D. Cara, L. Winstone, et al.

This study by Nina H. Di Cara, Lizzy Winstone, Luke Sloan, Oliver S. P. Davis, and Claire M. A. Haworth delves into the intriguing relationship between mental health, well-being, and social media use among young adults. Discover how platform preferences vary and their surprising effects on users' mental health and happiness. It's a must-listen for anyone curious about social media's impact!

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Abstract

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

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