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Research Topic: The Impact of Social Media on Teenagers’ Mental Health

References:

1. Primack, B. A., Shensa, A., Escobar-Viera, C. G., Barrett, E. L., Sidani, J. E., Colditz, J. B., … & Useche, B. (2017). Use of multiple social media platforms and symptoms of depression and anxiety: A nationally-representative study among US young adults. Computers in Human Behavior, 69, 1-9.

This study examines the association between the use of multiple social media platforms and symptoms of depression and anxiety among US young adults. The findings suggest that the use of multiple social media platforms is associated with an increased risk of experiencing depressive and anxiety symptoms. This resource can be incorporated into the section of the report that discusses the negative impact of social media on mental health and potential risk factors.

2. Vannucci, A., Flannery, K. M., & Ohannessian, C. M. (2017). Social media use and anxiety in emerging adults. Journal of Affective Disorders, 207, 163-166.

This study explores the relationship between social media use and anxiety in emerging adults. The results indicate that higher levels of social media use are associated with increased levels of anxiety. The resource can be incorporated into the section of the report that discusses the connection between social media and anxiety among teenagers.

3. Frison, E., & Eggermont, S. (2017). Browsing, posting, and liking on social media: The relation between Facebook activities and the tendency to depression. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, 20(10), 615-620.

Examining the relationship between different types of Facebook activities and the tendency to experience depression, this study finds that browsing, posting, and liking on social media are positively associated with depressive symptoms. This resource can be used to support the section of the report that focuses on Facebook activities and their impact on mental health.

4. Nesi, J., & Prinstein, M. J. (2015). Using social media for social comparison and feedback-seeking: Gender and popularity moderate associations with depressive symptoms. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 43(8), 1427-1438.

This study investigates how the use of social media for social comparison and feedback-seeking is related to depressive symptoms, and how these associations vary by gender and social popularity. The findings suggest that social media use for these purposes is associated with higher levels of depressive symptoms, particularly among girls and individuals with lower social popularity. This resource can contribute to the section of the report that examines the gender differences in social media use and mental health outcomes.

5. Sampasa-Kanyinga, H., & Lewis, R. F. (2015). Frequent use of social networking sites is associated with poor mental health among adolescents. Journal of Adolescence, 40, 38-51.

This study investigates the association between frequent use of social networking sites and mental health among adolescents. The findings indicate that frequent use of social networking sites is associated with poor mental health outcomes, including psychological distress, suicidal ideation, and emotional problems. This resource can be incorporated into the section of the report that discusses the overall impact of social media on teenagers’ mental health.

6. Odgers, C. L., & Jensen, M. R. (2020). Annual research review: Adolescent mental health in the digital age: Facts, fears, and future directions. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 61(3), 336-348.

This review article provides an overview of the current research on adolescent mental health in the digital age, including the effects of social media use on well-being and the potential mechanisms underlying these effects. The resource can be useful for providing a comprehensive understanding of the topic and can be incorporated throughout the report to support various sections.

7. Kross, E., Verduyn, P., Demiralp, E., Park, J., Lee, D. S., Lin, N., … & Ybarra, O. (2013). Facebook use predicts declines in subjective well-being in young adults. PLoS One, 8(8), e69841.

This study examines the relationship between Facebook use and subjective well-being. The findings suggest that Facebook use is associated with declines in overall well-being among young adults. This resource can be used to discuss the impact of social media on overall subjective well-being among teenagers.

8. Woods, H. C., & Scott, H. (2016). No more FOMO: Limiting social media decreases loneliness and depression. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 35(10), 949-987.

Investigating the impact of limiting social media use on loneliness and depression, this study finds that participants who reduced their social media use experienced decreased feelings of loneliness and depression. This resource can be incorporated into the section of the report that discusses interventions and strategies to mitigate the negative effects of social media on mental health.

9. Lin, L. Y., Sidani, J. E., Shensa, A., Radovic, A., Miller, E., Colditz, J. B., … & Primack, B. A. (2016). Association between social media use and depression among US young adults. Depression and Anxiety, 33(4), 323-331.

Examining the association between social media use and depression among young adults, this study shows a positive relationship between higher social media use and greater depressive symptoms. This resource can be used to emphasize the link between social media use and depression among teenagers.

10. Liu, C., Zhu, Q., Holroyd, K. A., & Seng, E. K. (2018). Status update: The reciprocal relationship between Facebook use and adolescents’ well-being. Journal of Adolescence, 65, 194-204.

This study investigates the reciprocal relationship between Facebook use and adolescents’ well-being. The findings reveal that increased Facebook use leads to decreased well-being, and vice versa. This resource can be incorporated into the section of the report that discusses the bidirectional relationship between social media use and mental health among teenagers.