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Understanding the buffering effect of social media use on anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown

Sociology

Understanding the buffering effect of social media use on anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown

Y. Marzouki, F. S. Aldossari, et al.

This study conducted by Yousri Marzouki, Fatimah Salem Aldossari, and Giuseppe A. Veltri explores how social media may have a positive impact on anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. The researchers discovered that social media use can foster resilience, offering an unexpected buffer against stressors during a challenging time.

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Abstract
This study investigates the role of social media in buffering anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Using an online survey (N=1408), the researchers found that social media use promoted a positive perception towards stressors, suggesting a buffering effect on anxiety. Triangulation of SEM statistical modeling, text mining, and sentiment analysis revealed the functional role of social media in promoting resilience.
Publisher
HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATIONS
Published On
Feb 15, 2021
Authors
Yousri Marzouki, Fatimah Salem Aldossari, Giuseppe A. Veltri
Tags
social media
anxiety
COVID-19
pandemic
resilience
stressors
buffering effect

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