Social Media and Psychological Well-Being Among Youth: The Multidimensional Model of Social Media Use

Yang, Chia-chen; Holden, Sean M.; Ariati, Jati

doi:10.1007/s10567-021-00359-z

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“…These routes are partly consistent with the MMSMU of Yang et al that proposed pathways to youth well-being resulting from their activities, motivators, and communication on social media [ 16 ]. The MMSMU was theoretically developed from past cross-sectional quantitative research.…”

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confidence: 84%

“…Social media sites empower users to take an active role in constructing their own self-identity [ 43 ]. Authentic self-disclosures can produce greater intimacy among peers [ 44 ] and lead to social support and autonomy [ 16 ]. Research has also shown that self-disclosure helps by getting feedback from peers and develops a sense of self [ 45 ].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The authors also identified a gap in the understanding of “how youth themselves experience and perceive relationships between social media and mental health” and thus highlighted the value of qualitative research in gaining a deeper understanding into this relationship from youths’ perspectives. A recently proposed multidimensional model of social media use (MMSMU) explains the role of social media in relation to both beneficial and adverse effects on youth mental health but emphasizes the need for furthering research into its complex psychological implications [ 16 ]. In addition, given the disparate patterns of social media use and impacts among different age and racial groups, it is recommended to consider the unique psychological perspectives among target populations and sociocultural settings [ 6 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Social Media–Driven Routes to Positive Mental Health Among Youth: Qualitative Enquiry and Concept Mapping Study

Vaingankar¹,

Dam²,

Samari³

et al. 2022

JMIR Pediatr Parent

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Background Social media influence almost every aspect of our lives by facilitating instant many-to-many communication and self-expression. Recent research suggests strong negative and positive impacts of social media exposure on youth mental health; however, there has been more emphasis on harmful relationships. Objective Given the limited research on the benefits of social media for mental health, this qualitative study explored the lived experiences of youth to understand how social media use can contribute to positive mental health among youth. Methods Using an interpretivist epistemological approach, 25 semistructured interviews and 11 focus group discussions were conducted with male and female youth of different ethnicities (aged 15 to 24 years) residing in Singapore, who were recruited through purposive sampling from the community. We conducted inductive thematic analysis and concept mapping to address the research aims. Results We found that youth engaged in a wide range of activities on social media from connecting with family and friends to participating in global movements, and these served as avenues for building positive mental health. Based on participants’ narratives, our analysis suggested that positive mental health among youth could be influenced by 3 features of social media consumption (connection with friends and their global community, engagement with social media content, and the value of social media as an outlet for expression). Through these, pathways leading to the following 5 positive mental health components were identified: (1) positive relationships and social capital, (2) self-concept, (3) coping, (4) happiness, and (5) other relevant aspects of mental health (for example, positivity and personal growth). Conclusions The study results highlight the integral role of social media in the lives of today’s youth and indicate that they can offer opportunities for positive influence, personal expression, and social support, thus contributing to positive mental health among youth. The findings of our research can be applied to optimize engagement with youth through social media and enhance the digital modes of mental health promotion.

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Social Media–Driven Routes to Positive Mental Health Among Youth: Qualitative Enquiry and Concept Mapping Study

Vaingankar¹,

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Samari³

et al. 2022

JMIR Pediatr Parent

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“…A recent survey of international students in the US documented surging concerns over their own health and foreign status ( Chirikov & Soria, 2020 ). Plus, due to the origin of the coronavirus, international students, and especially those of Asian descent, reported increasing incidents of perceived hate and discrimination ( Lee & Waters, 2021 ; Yang et al, 2021 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…First, while early research has focused on individuals' frequency of media use (e.g., screen time), an increasing number of studies have been advocating for an activity-based approach, as different activities on social media bear different psychological implications (e.g., Burke et al, 2011 ; Yang, 2016 ). One way to group these social media activities is by distinguishing passive versus interactive use of social media ( Yang et al, 2021 ). Passive use refers to browsing through social network messages or postings without directly interacting with anyone.…”

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International students’ psychosocial well-being and social media use at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic: A latent profile analysis

Chen

Fan

Toma

et al. 2022

Computers in Human Behavior

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Motives for digital social multitasking (DSMT) and problematic phone use among adolescents

Yang

Ariati

Pham

et al. 2023

Journal of Adolescence

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Introduction: Phone use during face-to-face interactions (i.e., digital social multitasking [DSMT]) is a growing activity among adolescents. DSMT appears to be a risk factor for problematic phone use, but little is known about why adolescents engage in DSMT and how different motives of DSMT would be associated with problematic phone use. Drawing on the framework of DSMT and the uses and gratifications theory, this study explored (1) the motives of adolescent DSMT and (2) the direct and indirect relationships between DSMT motives and problematic phone use via the level and perception of DSMT. Method: The study involved survey data from 517 adolescents in the United States recruited through the Qualtrics panels (M age = 14.83, SD = 1.93) in the fall of 2020. The sample's gender and racial/ethnic distributions were nationally representative. Results: We developed a scale measuring adolescent DSMT motives, which showed that adolescents engaged in DSMT because of enjoyment and connection, boredom, information, and habitual use. The motive of habitual use was associated with problematic phone use both directly and indirectly via level of DSMT and perceived distraction caused by DSMT. The information motive was directly associated with problematic phone use, while the boredom motive was indirectly associated with problematic phone use via perceived distraction. Conversely, the motive of enjoyment and connection was related to lower problematic phone use both directly and indirectly via lower perceived distraction. Conclusion:The study identifies DSMT-related risk and protective factors for problematic phone use. The findings should help adults recognize adaptive versus maladaptive forms of DSMT among adolescents and develop proper guidance and intervention.

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Social Media and Psychological Well-Being Among Youth: The Multidimensional Model of Social Media Use

Cited by 60 publications

References 144 publications

Social Media–Driven Routes to Positive Mental Health Among Youth: Qualitative Enquiry and Concept Mapping Study

Social Media–Driven Routes to Positive Mental Health Among Youth: Qualitative Enquiry and Concept Mapping Study

International students’ psychosocial well-being and social media use at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic: A latent profile analysis

Motives for digital social multitasking (DSMT) and problematic phone use among adolescents

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