The Impact of Social Media on Adolescent Depression and Anxiety

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The Impact of Social Media on Adolescent Depression and Anxiety

Jiarui Tong 1*
  • 1 University at Buffalo    
  • *corresponding author jiaruito@buffalo.edu
Published on 20 November 2023 | https://doi.org/10.54254/2753-7048/22/20230312
LNEP Vol.22
ISSN (Print): 2753-7056
ISSN (Online): 2753-7048
ISBN (Print): 978-1-83558-123-0
ISBN (Online): 978-1-83558-124-7

Abstract

As technology progresses and social media platforms continue to proliferate, a complex bond between young people’s virtual presence and their psychological welfare has developed. This paper explores the intricate dynamics of this link, scrutinizing how apps like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook have integrated themselves into the daily routines of tech-savvy young individuals. These online platforms provide avenues for communication, artistic expression, and learning; however, they also pose challenges such as exposure to unrealistic lifestyle presentations and beauty benchmarks. The authors highlighted the connection between regular social media engagement and augmented levels of depression and anxiety among adolescents, particularly concerning appearance-related insecurities. Each platform provides a distinct experience through its unique design and purpose but consistently promotes virtual human connection as a common denominator. Furthermore, the text stresses the importance of having comprehensive methods to assess the psychological influence of these digital platforms on the younger generation, paving the way for enhanced understanding and fostering more balanced internet experiences.

Keywords:

social media, adolescent, depression, anxiety

Tong,J. (2023). The Impact of Social Media on Adolescent Depression and Anxiety. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,22,213-220.
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Tong,J. (2023). The Impact of Social Media on Adolescent Depression and Anxiety. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,22,213-220.

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[6]. García-Carrión, R., Villarejo-Carballido, B., & Villardón-Gallego, L. (2019). Children and adolescents mental health: a systematic review of interaction-based interventions in schools and communities. Frontiers in psychology, 10, 918.

[7]. Pedersen, G. A., Smallegange, E., Coetzee, A., Hartog, K., Turner, J., Jordans, M. J., & Brown, F. L. (2019). A systematic review of the evidence for family and parenting interventions in low-and middle-income countries: child and youth mental health outcomes. Journal of child and family studies, 28, 2036-2055.

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[9]. Berryman, C., Ferguson, C. J., & Negy, C. (2018). Social media use and mental health among young adults. Psychiatric quarterly, 89, 307-314.

[10]. Valkenburg, P. M., Meier, A., & Beyens, I. (2022). Social media use and its impact on adolescent mental health: An umbrella review of the evidence. Current opinion in psychology, 44, 58-68.

[11]. Kelly, Y., Zilanawala, A., Booker, C., & Sacker, A. (2018). Social media use and adolescent mental health: Findings from the UK Millennium Cohort Study. EClinicalMedicine, 6, 59-68.

[12]. Rideout, V., & Fox, S. (2018). Digital health practices, social media use, and mental well-being among teens and young adults in the US.

[13]. Alonzo, R., Hussain, J., Stranges, S., & Anderson, K. K. (2021). Interplay between social media use, sleep quality, and mental health in youth: A systematic review. Sleep medicine reviews, 56, 101414.

[14]. Thapar, A., Eyre, O., Patel, V., & Brent, D. (2022). Depression in young people. The Lancet, 400(10352), 617-631.

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