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An Analysis of the Development Trend of Psychological Problems Reflected by Social Media During the Epidemic
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Abstract
The outbreak and global spread of the novel coronavirus have brought huge impacts and changes to the lives and psychological states of all people. In particular, the young people in China are facing various challenges of psychological problems in this special period. The study aimed to explore the psychological problems reflected by Chinese adolescents on social media during the epidemic period and to analyze its development trend. By using relevant theories and methods of social psychology, collecting and analyzing a large amount of social media data, as well as combining questionnaires and interview surveys, this study attempts to deepen the understanding and attention of Chinese adolescents' mental health and put forward some innovative views and suggestions in this field.
Keywords
epidemic, Chinese youth, psychological problems, social media
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Yingjie,M. (2023). An Analysis of the Development Trend of Psychological Problems Reflected by Social Media During the Epidemic. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,31,9-13.
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