Associations between social media use and loneliness in a cross-national population: do motives for social media use matter?

Bonsaksen, Tore; Ruffolo, Mary; Price, Daicia; Leung, Janni; Thygesen, Hilde; Lamph, Gary; Kabelenga, Isaac; Geirdal, Amy Østertun

doi:10.1080/21642850.2022.2158089

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“…We conducted a cross-sectional survey two years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in four countries (Australia, Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States of America) [ 19 , 20 ]. The cross-sectional survey was disseminated to the general public through social media (e.g., Facebook and Twitter) between November 2021 and January 2022.…”

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Motivation and Hesitancies in Obtaining the COVID-19 Vaccine—A Cross-Sectional Study in Norway, USA, UK, and Australia

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Background: Vaccinations protect the public against serious diseases or death; however, some individuals are hesitant in obtaining them. We aim to contribute to the understanding of the challenges of vaccination roll-out by examining the motivations, hesitancies, and their associated factors, in obtaining the COVID-19 vaccines two years into the pandemic. Methods: Cross-sectional online surveys were conducted in Norway, the USA, the UK, and Australia (N = 1649). The participants self-reported whether they had obtained one of the COVID-19 vaccines. Those who had obtained a vaccine reported the reason for their motivation, and those who had not obtained a vaccine reported the reason for their hesitancies. Results: More than 80% of the total sample obtained a COVID-19 vaccine because of public health recommendations and trusted that it was safe. Among those who had not obtained one, the most frequent reason was concerns about side effects. Most who obtained the vaccine reported that they believed in science, but many of those who had not obtained one reported distrust. Among those who had not obtained a vaccine, reports of distrust in policies and science were frequent. Concerns about side effects were more common in males and those with lower education, and those living in rural or remote areas. Conclusion: People who endorsed the vaccine believed that the vaccine reduces the risk of illness, protects the health of others, and had trust in scientific vaccination research. Conversely, the most frequent reason for vaccine hesitancy was concerns about side effects, followed by distrust in healthcare and science. These findings could inform public health strategies that aim to increase vaccination rates.

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“…Our mental health and overall wellbeing can be significantly impacted by short videos. Persistent engagement with curated content, viral challenges, and social comparison may potentially exacerbate emotions of anxiety, melancholy, and isolation (18). Users who feel the need to perpetually perform and present a curated version of themselves to the world may experience burnout and depletion as a result of the pressure to consistently produce and distribute content in order to gain val-idation and stay current with trends.…”

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Short Videos: The Real Detrimental Inducer for Concealed Brain Damage

Goldon

2024

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In the digital age, our constant connectivity and reliance on technology have brought about a new concern: concealed brain damage. This hidden threat to our cognitive well-being is often exacerbated by the pervasive presence of short videos in our daily lives. As we immerse ourselves in the captivating world of screens, the detrimental effects on our brain health become increasingly apparent. Understanding the impact of short videos on our cognitive function is crucial to navigating the modern landscape of technological consumption. This article delves into the nuanced relationship between short videos and concealed brain damage, shedding light on the neurological, cognitive, psychological, and emotional implications of excessive screen time. By identifying these detriments and exploring strategies for mitigating the risks, we can strive to promote healthy tech habits for optimal brain health in an increasingly digital world.

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“…Loneliness is an important public health problem in society, with surveys showing that 6–8% people are affected by loneliness [ 18 ]. Loneliness is a negative affective state caused by the difference between the individual's desired level with the actual level of interpersonal relationships, mainly including social loneliness and emotional loneliness [ 19 ].…”

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The effect of social anxiety on teenagers’ internet addiction: the mediating role of loneliness and coping styles

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BMC Psychiatry

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Background & Aim There is a lack of understanding of how social anxiety may affect Internet addiction among adolescents. Based on several theories, the purpose of this study was to investigate the multiple mediating roles of loneliness and coping styles in the association between social anxiety and Internet addiction in Chinese adolescents. Methods This study used the Social Anxiety Scale, Internet Addiction Test, Loneliness Scale, and Simple Coping Style Questionnaire to investigate 1188 students in two junior high schools and senior high schools in Henan Province, China. We adopted Pearson’s correlation analysis and the PROCESS Macro Model 81 in regression analysis to explore the relationships among social anxiety, loneliness, coping styles, and Internet addiction. Results We found that social anxiety not only directly affects teenagers' Internet addiction, but also affects teenagers' Internet addiction through loneliness and coping styles. Conclusions These results emphasize the importance of improving social anxiety to reduce Internet addiction among adolescents. At the same time, it also emphasizes the need to reduce adolescents' loneliness and cultivating positive coping styles. In addition, this study has certain theoretical significance for teenagers' mental health and intervention studies on Internet addiction.

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Associations between social media use and loneliness in a cross-national population: do motives for social media use matter?

Cited by 28 publications

References 51 publications

Motivation and Hesitancies in Obtaining the COVID-19 Vaccine—A Cross-Sectional Study in Norway, USA, UK, and Australia

Motivation and Hesitancies in Obtaining the COVID-19 Vaccine—A Cross-Sectional Study in Norway, USA, UK, and Australia

Short Videos: The Real Detrimental Inducer for Concealed Brain Damage

The effect of social anxiety on teenagers’ internet addiction: the mediating role of loneliness and coping styles

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