Deljenje podataka i "lajkovanje" radi dopadljivosti na društvenim mrežama u odnosu na depresivnost i anksioznost kod adolescanata

Abstract

Introduction: The increase use of social networks among adolescents opens space for exploration of behavior on social networks and possible links with various aspects of mental health. Data from the literature suggest that people who present the authentic self on social networks have higher levels of positive affect, more social contacts and lower stress levels. The aim of our study was to investigate the prevalence of insincere information sharing and liking behavior on social networks in adolescents treated at the day care hospital, as well as to examine the difference in these two behaviors depending on the severity of depression and anxiety. Methods: 80 hospitalized patients of Day Hospital for Adolescents filled in the socio-demographic questionnaire, the questionnaire about behavior on social networks (Facebook, Instagram), designed for the purposes of this study, Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item Scale (GAD-7). Results: From the total sample, 90% of the subjects used social networks (Facebook or Instagram). In total, 20.8% of respondents in some form were insincere when they shared information on social networks, while 41.7% of respondents manifested dishonest liking behavior in order to be accepted by friends/followers on social networks. In this study, depression did not affect the presentation on the social networks in forms of sharing information and liking behavior, but the presence and severity of anxiety symptoms significantly made difference when it comes to sharing information insincere on social networks. Conclusion: The findings suggest a link between the online strategies of self-presentation on social networks and aspects of negative mental health offline, which may have practical implications in treating adolescents.