scholarly journals Meta-Analysis of the Association of Alcohol-Related Social Media Use with Alcohol Consumption and Alcohol-Related Problems in Adolescents and Young Adults

2018 ◽  
Vol 42 (6) ◽  
pp. 978-986 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brenda L. Curtis ◽  
Samantha J. Lookatch ◽  
Danielle E. Ramo ◽  
James R. McKay ◽  
Richard S. Feinn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Alcohol Related Problems

Problematic Social Media Use in Adolescents and Young Adults: A Meta-Analysis (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Holly Shannon ◽  
Katie Bush ◽  
Paul Villeneuve ◽  
Kim Hellemans ◽  
Synthia Guimond
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Problematic Social Media Use ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms

UNSTRUCTURED This study sought to systematically examine problematic social media use in youth and its association with symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. Our hypothesis was that problematic social media use increased the risk of each mental health outcome measure. A systematic search was conducted to identify studies in adolescents and young adults, using the databases Engineering Village, Psychinfo, Pubmed, and Web of Science. A total of 21 studies were identified in our review and included in the meta-analysis. Our meta-regression shows moderate, but statistically significant correlations between problematic social media use and depression (r = .257, p < .001), anxiety (r = .342, p < .001), and stress (r = .313, p < .001). We did not find evidence of heterogeneity of these summary correlations by age. This study provides further evidence of the association between problematic social media use and negative mental health among adolescents and young adults, and supports future research to focus on the underlying mechanisms of problematic use.

scholarly journals Plurality in the Measurement of Social Media Use and Mental Health: An Exploratory Study Among Adolescents and Young Adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 205630512110353
Author(s):  
Diamantis Petropoulos Petalas ◽  
Elly A. Konijn ◽  
Benjamin K. Johnson ◽  
Jolanda Veldhuis ◽  
Nadia A. J. D. Bij de Vaate ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Media Effects ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Quadratic Functions ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults ◽  
Social Media Use

On a daily basis, individuals between 12 and 25 years of age engage with their mobile devices for many hours. Social Media Use (SMU) has important implications for the social life of younger individuals in particular. However, measuring SMU and its effects often poses challenges to researchers. In this exploratory study, we focus on some of these challenges, by addressing how plurality in the measurement and age-specific characteristics of SMU can influence its relationship with measures of subjective mental health (MH). We conducted a survey among a nationally representative sample of Dutch adolescents and young adults ( N = 3,669). Using these data, we show that measures of SMU show little similarity with each other, and that age-group differences underlie SMU. Similar to the small associations previously shown in social media-effects research, we also find some evidence that greater SMU associates to drops and to increases in MH. Albeit nuanced, associations between SMU and MH were found to be characterized by both linear and quadratic functions. These findings bear implications for the level of association between different measures of SMU and its theorized relationship with other dependent variables of interest in media-effects research.

Young adults, alcohol and Facebook: a synergistic relationship

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 172-187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra C. Jones ◽  
Simone Pettigrew ◽  
Nicole Biagioni ◽  
Mike Daube ◽  
Tanya Chikritzhs ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Young People ◽  
Social Marketing ◽  
Social Engagement ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Excessive Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Content Type

Purpose There is a growing body of research into the utilisation of social networking sites (SNS) by alcohol marketers, but less research into how young people utilise SNS to create their own meanings of, and interactions with, alcohol. The purpose of this study was to explore young adults’ perceptions of the nexus between alcohol and SNS. Design/methodology/approach In total, 60 adults aged 18-21 years took part in an intensive data collection process over six months. All references to social media in the interviews, focus groups and written introspections were compiled and analysed. Findings Results showed social media use stimulates alcohol consumption and alcohol consumption stimulates social media use. Four main themes emerged: social engagement, identity, drinking culture and distancing. Participants reported being constantly exposed to, and often influenced by, images of their peers enjoying themselves while consuming alcohol, with little representation of negative outcomes. Research limitations/implications The relationship between SNS, social norms and drinking behaviours is complex; there is a need for further research into the dynamics of this relationship to inform social marketing interventions. Originality/value While there is a body of research into commercial references to alcohol on SNS, there is less research into the ways young people utilise SNS to create their own meanings of, and interactions with, alcohol. The consumer research that has been conducted to date has focused on quantifying references to alcohol and drinking behaviours, observing profiles or surveying users. This study addresses a key gap in the literature that is needed to inform social marketing interventions to reduce excessive alcohol consumption: when, why and how do young people post about alcohol.

Social Media Use and Display of Depressive Symptoms Online by Adolescents and Young Adults

2018 ◽  
pp. 73-88
Author(s):  
Ana Radovic ◽  
Olga Santesteban-Echarri ◽  
Mario Álvarez-Jiménez ◽  
John Gleeson ◽  
Simon M. Rice ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults ◽  
Social Media Use

scholarly journals Social media use in adolescents and young adults with serious illnesses: an integrative review

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 235-244
Author(s):  
George Peat ◽  
Alison Rodriguez ◽  
Joanna Smith
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Healthcare Research ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Holistic Understanding ◽  
Life Threatening

ObjectivesAdolescents and young adults with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions are often socially isolated because of the demands of their illness. Although adolescents and young adults have a noticeable online and social media presence, their motivations for using social media remain unclear. This article aims to summarise empirical research undertaken about how and why social media is used by adolescents and young adults with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions.MethodsAn integrative literature review was undertaken. Key healthcare research databases including CINHAL, MEDLINE and PSYCHINFO were searched for empirical studies reporting the use of social media by adolescents and young adults with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. Fifteen articles met the inclusion criteria; included articles were quality appraised and a thematic synthesis undertaken to identify key themes.ResultsThe reasons why adolescents and young adults with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions use social media are diverse, with differences relating to age and gender. However, this population in general uses social media to connect with others who have similar lived experiences.ConclusionSocial media platforms can be useful adjuncts to the care of adolescents and young adults with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. However, current evidence is dominated by studies on social media use by adolescents and young adults with cancer. More research is required to gain a holistic understanding of how and why social media is used by this population and its perceived benefits and limitations.

Bedtime social media use, sleep, and affective wellbeing in young adults: an experience sampling study – video abstract

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Experience Sampling ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Video Abstract

Video abstract from Ahuti Das‐Friebel on the JCPP paper 'Bedtime social media use, sleep, and affective wellbeing in young adults: an experience sampling study'.

scholarly journals Problematic social media use and depressive symptoms among U.S. young adults: A nationally-representative study

2017 ◽  
Vol 182 ◽  
pp. 150-157 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ariel Shensa ◽  
César G. Escobar-Viera ◽  
Jaime E. Sidani ◽  
Nicholas D. Bowman ◽  
Michael P. Marshal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Representative Study ◽  
Problematic Social Media Use ◽  
Nationally Representative
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