Social Media Addiction Research Articles

The Relationship between Social Media Addiction and Depression among Medical Students of Peshawar

BACKGROUND; : Melancholy is one of the major fitness issues in modern society. WHO has researched that melancholy is the maximum common reason of disability nowadays. It ‘s far a common and extreme mental disorder that affects someone's each day ordinary activities and capabilities consisting of questioning, feeling, sound asleep, eating, working and analyzing. In our research, we want to show the connection between social media use and depression in medical students. . Research studies have shown that excessive use of social media affects students' mental health. Social media use can increase depression among users. OBJECTIVE; To determine if a relationship exists between social media and depression among medical students of Peshawar METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional study was carried out among the students of private medical colleges of Hayatabad Peshawar. An online questionnaire was designed using Google forms and was sent to the participants via WhatsApp. The questionnaire was filled out by 282 participants. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 20 and MS EXCEL was used to make graphs and figures. RESULTS: The age of participants was between 18 and 27 years. 56.7% were using social media for personal needs and interest, 10.6%were using it for educational purposes and only 2.5% were used for professional purposes. We found that 40.1% were using social media more than 10 times per day, 36.9% use 2 to 5 times a day and 5.7% were using only 7(2.5%) out of 282 participants, according to the scale have an addiction and 275(97.5%) have no addiction. 193(68.4%) participants out of 282 were at risk of clinical depression and 89(31.6%) have no clinical depression. CONCLUSION; According to this study, social media does not necessarily cause depression. It was concluded that depression may be due to other causes like stressful life, unemployment, family problems, and low socioeconomic status.

Preventing Online Addictive Behaviors Promoting Active Online Use: Preliminary Findings in Italian Early Adolescents

<strong>Introduction:</strong> Information and Communication Technologies (i.e., ICT) are fundamental in everyone’s daily lives, especially for youths who integrate them into their routines as instruments for academic, relational, and entertainment purposes (Oka et al., 2021). Thus, it becomes crucial to differentiate positive or proactive online behaviors, which motivate people to interact directly with others and are positively associated with well-being, from negative or addictive online behaviors, which increase emotional, behavioral, or work-related and academic problems (Alimoradi et al., 2019; Gjoneska et al., 2022; Oka et al., 2021). Social and clinical policies are mostly focused on negative and addictive online behaviors in youths, due to their huge effects on mental health, which also significantly impact social and health costs to deal with these problems (Cañas & Estévez, 2021; Lopez-Fernandez & Kuss, 2020). To our knowledge, promotive policies and interventions in this field are still lacking, because they mostly focus only on the reduction of problematic behaviors rather than promoting individual or contextual protective factors (Cañas & Estévez, 2021; Li et al., 2020). Contrary to this trend, considering the potentiality of ICTs for youths, research is now highlighting the importance of considering both preventive and promotive components in online behaviors. According to the Positive Youth Development perspective (Lerner et al., 2018), which emphasized the importance of focusing on individuals’ resources and protective factors, a preventive-promotive intervention was developed and implemented in an Italian Junior High School, that aimed to contrast negative online behaviors, while promoting positive ones (La Rose et al., 2010). <strong>Aims of this Study:</strong> Thus, the present study preliminary investigated the effectiveness of this intervention, by analyzing longitudinal mean differences of two negative (i.e., problematic use of social network and smartphones) and two positive (i.e., searching for social support online, offering social support online) internet-related behaviors in youths. <strong>Method and Results:</strong> 358 youths (35% females; Mage=15.35, S.D.=.63) completed the Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale (Monacis et al., 2017), the Smartphone Addiction Scale (Kwon et al., 2013), and the Active and Passive Use of Social Networking Sites Scale (Remondi et al., 2023) in the pre-and-post intervention assessments. Repeated Analysis of Variances showed that smartphone and SNS addictions significantly decreased from pre-to-post assessments. In addition, offering and searching for social support on SN significantly increased across the two time points. <strong>Discussion:</strong> Our findings showed that addictive smartphone and SNS use significantly decreased in a short time period, while relational activities engaged with SNS significantly increased across the intervention. These results could suggest the short-term efficacy of the project and could be considered in the implementation of other school-based interventions, and in the implementation of more effective socioeconomic strategies to contrast internet-related addictive behaviors (Andreassen et al., 2017).

Beyond the screen: Examining the associations between cyberbullying, social media addiction, and mental health outcomes among medical students: A cross-sectional study.

Cyberbullying and excessive social media use are emerging issues among medical students, with potential implications for mental health. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of cyberbullying, social media addiction, and their associated mental health conditions, as well as to explore the associated factors among medical students. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 418 medical students in Gujarat using a self-administered questionnaire. Cyberbullying was assessed using the Revised Cyberbullying Inventory (RCI-R), social media addiction was measured using the Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale (BSMAS), and mental health issues were evaluated using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21). Descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression analyses were performed. A P value of <0.05 was considered significant. The prevalence of cyberbullying, social media addiction, depression, anxiety, and stress among participants was 27.5% (95% CI: 23.4%-31.9%), 32.1% (95% CI: 27.8%-36.7%), 37.6% (95% CI: 33.1%-42.2%), 41.9% (95% CI: 37.3%-46.6%), and 46.2% (95% CI: 41.6%-50.9%), respectively. Factors associated with increased risk of being a cyber victim included older age, female gender, later years of study, increased daily mobile and social media usage, social media as the preferred mobile usage, and social media addiction. Factors associated with being a cyberbully were similar, except for the male gender. Both cyber victimization and social media addiction were significantly associated with higher odds of depression [aOR-2.5 (1.6-3.9) and 2.1 (1.4-3.2)], anxiety [aOR-2.2 (1.4-3.4) and 1.9 (1.3-2.8)] and stress [aOR-2.8 (1.8-4.3) and 2.4 (1.6-3.6)]. Cyberbullying, social media addiction, and mental health issues are prevalent among medical students. Targeted interventions addressing excessive social media use, promoting responsible online behaviour, and supporting mental well-being are crucial for this population. Further research is needed to establish causal relationships and develop effective prevention and support strategies.

Links to Cyberbullying of Risky Online Behavior and Social Media Addiction among Students in Grades 7-9 in Bangkok

Objective: This present study examined the connections regarding cyberbullying, risky online behavior and social media addiction, among 7th–9th grade students in Bangkok; Thailand. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted, using a self-report questionnaire consisting of: demographic data, cyberbullying, risky online behavior and the Social Media Addiction Screening Scale (S-MASS), involving 3,667 students.Results: Cyberbullying involvement was significantly associated with almost all risky online behaviors. The three riskiest behaviors, according to the odds ratios, were disclosing personal information (odds ratio (OR)=3.7, 95% confidence interval (CI) [2.7, 5.1]), making appointments to meet with online strangers (OR=3.0, 95% CI [2.1, 4.2]), and having conversations with online strangers (OR=2.6, 95% CI [2.3, 3.0]). Additionally, cyberbullying involvement exhibited a strong association with the high-risk category of social media addiction (OR=4.4, 95% CI [3.3, 5.8]). Furthermore, all subgroups of cyberbullying, including cyber-victims, cyberbullies, bystanders and the combined subgroups, demonstrated associations with almost all risky online behaviors. Moreover, the high risk category of social media addiction, with the combined subgroup, exhibited the highest odds ratio. Conclusion: Cyberbullying involvement was found to be associated with risky online behavior and social media addiction among middle school students in Bangkok.

The predictors of objectified body consciousness among adolescents: Socıal appearance anxiety and social media use

ObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to determine the predictors of social appearance anxiety and social media addiction on objectified body consciousness among adolescents. MethodThis descriptive and cross-sectional study included 502 adolescents. The Child and Family Information Form, Social Appearance Anxiety Scale, Objectified Body Consciousness Scale-Youth Form, and Social Media Addiction Scale for Adolescents were used to collect data. Mann-Whitney U test, Kruskal Wallis H test and regression analysis were used. ResultsIn the study, being female, being pleased with one's weight, and following and being influenced by influencers all increase levels of self-objectification. It was found that social media addiction, social appearance anxiety, and self-objectification all have an effect on one another. ConclusionIt was concluded that social media usage characteristics, social media addiction, social appearance anxiety affect self-objectification.

Problematic Social Media Use and Employee Outcomes: A Systematic Literature Review

A systematic literature review was conducted to summarize research that examined the association between problematic social media use (PSMU) and employee work-related and psychological outcomes. Following rigorous protocols, 42 peer-reviewed studies published from 2013 to 2022 were identified from the Web of Science, Elsevier, and PubMed databases, which were used to analyze and evaluate the current research boundary, explore the accumulated knowledge, and propose approaches to further enrich this research area. The findings of this review revealed that the current research mainly focuses on four research themes (a) focal areas of effects, (b) divergence of effects, (c) contextual specificity, and (d) investigated variables. However, the existing knowledge on this domain is still limited in understanding the conceptualization of PSMU, along with the narrow focus on methodological, geographical focus, and objective measures. This study contributes to theory, as it is one of the few reviews that link PSMU to employee outcomes, building an integrated framework to outline future research trends.

Self-control and Problematic Social Media Use: A Meta-Analysis

Failure to exercise self-control is one of the leading causes of substance and behavioral addictions. Problematic social media usage (PSMU), a type of behavioral addiction, has become an increasingly serious problem with a significant impact on the lives of individuals of all generations. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the underlying mechanism of PSMU to effectively address the issue. This study performed a meta-analysis, which systematically synthesized existing research in the field, to establish the current empirical state of the relationship between self-control and PSMU. The study included 57 independent samples that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria (N = 29.576). The analysis results indicated a moderate negative association between self-control and PSMU (r = -.29). Furthermore, the moderator analysis outcomes suggested that the association between self-control and PSMU did not differ significantly based on variables such as developmental period, educational stage, geographic region, and publication status. The study’s findings are expected to inspire future investigations and therapeutic approaches.

Examine the internet gaming disorder and social media addiction among adolescents at selected schools of Amritsar

Examine the internet gaming disorder and social media addiction among adolescents at selected schools of Amritsar

Social Media Addiction and Health Promoting Lifestyle Among Students of Medical and Nonmedical Colleges

Social Media Addiction and Health Promoting Lifestyle Among Students of Medical and Nonmedical Colleges

Social Media Use and Sleep Quality Among Secondary School Students in Aseer Region: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Use of different social media platforms has increased radically over the past decade, emerging as an important part of adolescents and young people's everyday life. This might exert potential adverse effects on sleep quality and daytime performance of young adults. To assess the relation between use of social media platforms and sleep quality among public secondary school students. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 961 students in Aseer region, Saudi Arabia. Students were asked to fill in a structured interview questionnaire covering personal data, pattern of social media use, sleep quality using The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and their mental health status using the depression, anxiety and stress scale (DASS-21). Students' ages ranged from 15 to 20 years with a mean age of 16.7 ± 2.1 years old. A total of 570 (59.3%) students were females. Tiktok (80%), Snapchat (77.9%), Instagram (63.8%) and YouTube (58.8%) were the most reported platforms used. Regarding their sleep quality, 34.7% of students were poor sleepers. TikTok use (OR 1.33, 95% CI 1.01-1.77), hours spent on social media (OR 1.26, 95% CI 1.16-1.37) and having moderate to severe depressive symptoms (OR 1.69, 95% CI 1.19-2.40) were significant independent predictors of poor sleep among the studied sample. The present study emphasized the association between prolonged use of social media and poor sleep quality among Saudi adolescents. Awareness and behavioral change strategies and activities concerning the drawbacks of poor sleep and proper use of social media are urgently called for to control mental and physical health consequences of poor sleep and social media addiction.

Reliability and Validity Study of the Social Media Addiction Scale:

Reliability and Validity Study of the Social Media Addiction Scale:

New York has new laws combatting addictive social media feeds

“Nation‐leading” legislation to combat addictive social media feeds and protect kids online was signed into law on June 20 by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, making the state the first in the nation to establish these types of protections to safeguard children on social media, especially given the youth mental health crisis.

Social Media Addiction, Depression and Aggression in Young Adults

Social media platforms provide avenues for content sharing and online interaction. However, excessive usage, particularly among young adults, can lead to clinical challenges. The study aims to explore the relationships between social media addiction, depression, and aggression in young adults, specifically investigating whether depression serves as a mediator between social media addiction and aggression. Using a convenient sampling method, the study included 150 participants (got their own smartphone and use social media) aged 18 to 30 (88 men, 62 women). The researchers evaluated social media addiction using the Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale and assessed depression using the Beck Depression Inventory, and aggression was evaluated with the Puss Berry Aggression Questionnaire. Findings revealed significant positive connections between social media addiction, depression (r=.25, p&lt;.01), and aggression (r=.26, p&lt;.001), the relationship between depression and aggression is positively significantly as well (r=.35, p&lt;.001). Depression mediates significantly between social media addiction and aggression as the direct and indirect effect are statistically significant. Notably, gender differences were observed, with women exhibiting significantly higher depression levels (M=19.31, SD=13.61, p&lt;.01) compared to men. The independent sample t test for employment status shows that employed participants score high on depression (M=16.67, SD=14.32) and aggression (M=75.12, SD=15.93) but unemployed were slightly more addict of social media (M=16.46, SD=5.23). The study discusses implications for fostering positive societal changes by addressing social media addiction among young adults and enhancing awareness on how depression interplays between social media addiction and aggression. The results offer recommendations while acknowledging study limitations.

Hubungan Pola Komunikasi Keluarga Dengan Adiksi Media Sosial Pada Remaja

Social media addiction is a global issue and has become a prevalent habit, especially among teenagers. Social media addiction can be observed through the communication patterns in families. The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between family communication patterns and social media addiction in adolescents. This study employs a descriptive correlational design with a cross-sectional approach. The sample consists of 250 respondents selected through stratified random sampling. The measurement tools used are the Revised Family Communication Pattern questionnaire for family communication patterns and the Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale for social media addiction. Data analysis was conducted using the chi-square test. Result: the majority of respondents have a family communication pattern by conversation orientation, totaling 154 respondents (61.6%). The majority of respondents in social media addiction variable are at the allert level, totaling 135 respondents (54%). Statistical test results show a significant relationship between family communication patterns and social media adiksiion in adolescents (p value 0.00 &lt; α 0.05). Conclusion Family communication patterns have a meaningful relationship with social media adiction. Therefore, families need to give special attention to their communication patterns with their children, as the impact significantly influences the character development of adolescents.

La correlación entre la adicción a las redes sociales, la soledad y el miedo a perderse algo: Una propuesta de implementación de un programa de psicoeducación

Objective. This study aimed to examine the relationships between social media addiction, loneliness and fear of missing out among university students in Turkey. Method. The sample group of the study consisted of a total of 466 students comprised 239 males (51%) and 227 females (49%), of which 83 were freshmen, 131 were sophomores, 98 were juniors, and 154 were senior students. Results. The study showed that there is a positive relationship between social media addiction and loneliness and that the fear of missing out mediates this relationship. The findings were evaluated in the context of Self-Determination Theory and contributed to understanding of the impact of these relationships on students' psychological needs. Conclusion. The findings provide an important basis for the development and implementation of practical psycho-educational programs for students. Such programs are crucial in helping students to consciously manage their social media use and improve their emotional well-being.

An examination of ostracism and social media addiction among adolescent athletes from various perspectives

An examination of ostracism and social media addiction among adolescent athletes from various perspectives

Exploring the Impact of Social Media on the Mental Health of University Students

The number of students using sites for interaction with one another has significantly increased. The massive use of social media among university students is an alarming situation that is causing harm to mental health. This research aims to find out that social media addiction causes some major factors that damage students' irregular sleeping patterns, attitudes, and behaviors. Social media users make and share content for a brief period of time, adding content that enables them to project the perfect image that has a significant impact on their mental health and life satisfaction. The findings show a strong connection between social media use and sleeping patterns and a considerable correlation between mental health and sleep patterns. Additionally, 36.3% of them reported going to bed between 12 am and 1 am respectively. Hence, 29.8% of them claimed their use of social networking sites as the reason for their later bedtime.

An Investigation of the Impact of Parental Media Mediation on Social Media Addiction and Perceived Child Rearing Practices among Adolescents

An Investigation of the Impact of Parental Media Mediation on Social Media Addiction and Perceived Child Rearing Practices among Adolescents

Investigating the Dynamics of Social Media Addiction and Well-Being in Jordan: An Empirical Analysis

This study examines the complex associations among social media usage, engagement, addiction and subjective well-being. Employing a sophisticated framework that integrates both first- and second-order models, this study employs structural equation modeling (SEM) to analyze data from a sample of 510 Jordanian young people. The findings indicate a surprisingly positive correlation between social media usage and engagement and their effects on social media addiction and subjective well-being. Conversely, social media addiction is found to have a negative connection with subjective well-being. These insights are crucial for experts aiming to improve user experiences and increase well-being. This study contributes to the current literature by offering new perspectives on the dynamics between social media interactions and personal well-being.

The Relationship Between Social Anxiety, Social Comparison and Social Media Addiction among Adolescent Kpop Fans

Background: Social media has become an essential part of the lives of people of all ages. Social media has both positive and negative effects on a teenager's life. This is because teenagers are often unable to control their use of social media. Objective: The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of social anxiety (X1) and social comparison (X2) on social media addiction. Method: This study uses a correlational quantitative approach. The sample in this study consisted of young Korean pop music fans who actively used social media. As many as 377 samples were employed using a purposive sampling technique. The analysis technique in this study uses multiple linear regression analysis. Results: The results in this study, namely social anxiety and social comparison, have a significant positive effect on social media addiction. Conclusion: The research results also found that simultaneously the variables Social Anxiety and Social Comparison have a significant effect on Social Media Addiction.Abstrak Latar Belakang: Media sosial telah menjadi bagian penting dari kehidupan sebagian besar individu dengan berbagai kalangan usia. Media sosial memiliki efek positif dan negative pada kehidupan remaja. Hal ini disebabkan oleh fakta bahwa remaja seringkali tidak dapat mengendalikan penggunaan media sosial mereka. Remaja yang terjerat kecanduan media sosial cenderung sangat bergantung pada platform tersebut, bahkan rela mengorbankan banyak waktu demi mewujudkan keinginannya. Tujuan: Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis pengaruh social anxiety (X1) dan social comparison (X2) terhadap social media addiction. Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif korelasional. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah remaja penggemar musik Korean pop yang aktif menggunakan sosial media sebanyak 377 sampel dengan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Teknik analisis dalam penelitian ini menggunakan analisis regresi linier berganda. Hasil: Hasil dalam penelitian ini yaitu social anxiety dan social comparison secara berpengaruh signifikan positif terhadap social media addiction. Simpulan: Hasil penelitian juga ditemukan bahwa secara simultan variabel Social Anxiety dan Social Comparison berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Social Media Addiction.