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‭Bibek Malik‬

‭Mr. Powers‬

‭English 1302‬

‭8 February 2024‬

‭The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health Annotated Bibliography Draft‬

‭This article looks at the influence of social media usage on mental health among medical‬

‭college students in Bangalore, Karnataka. The authors carried out a study that involved pretested‬

‭questionnaires administered anonymously to 318 students. The data gathered was subjected to‬

‭statistical analysis. The results show a highly significant correlation between the number of years‬

‭spent on social media and mental well-being scores in participants. The research highlights the‬

‭necessity to monitor screen use and points out that interpersonal connections should take priority‬

‭over digital communication for a more positive mental state of medical students.‬

‭This commentary article assesses the effects of using social media on mental health,‬

‭pointing out both positive and negative implications. Bhatia and Walia review findings from‬

‭different studies that have pointed out the associations between engaging in excessive social‬

‭media usage and negative mental health aspects like anxiety, depression, bad sleep quality, tics,‬

‭and eating disorders. They, too, recognize the comforting attribute of social media that reduces‬

‭anxiety and encourages healthy living, especially among adolescents. The authors suggested‬

‭strategies to aid in social media use, which include limiting screen time and interventions on‬

‭individuals whose social media usage pattern points to addiction and problematic use. They‬

‭highlight the necessity of further research to grasp the changing influence of social media on‬

‭mental health, notably during the COVID-19 pandemic.‬

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‭In this article, researchers take a look into the usage of social media, fear of missing out‬

‭(FOMO), and mental health components amongst Vietnamese adolescents. The survey included‬

‭1,891 participants, mostly students, with a focus on phone usage, screen time on social media,‬

‭FOMO, stress that came from online peer reactions, and problematic Internet use. After the study‬

‭was concluded, the researchers noticed patterns in certain categories.‬

‭The researchers discovered that 98.4% of all the participants would use their phones for‬

‭social media and that women typically had more screen time on social media platforms than‬

‭men. There were differences between genders when looking at the stress that came from online‬

‭peer reactions. Both FOMO scores and problematic Internet use were moderate, with the mean‬

‭for them being 22.7 and 8.1. In addition, over 30% of the participants reported self-harm/suicidal‬

‭thoughts. Higher FOMO scores were connected with lower quality of life and higher depression‬

‭and self-harm/suicide risks. FOMO also played a role in problematic internet usage, screen time‬

‭on social media, phone usage, and mental health outcomes. These mental health concerns were‬

‭those, such as increased stress due to negative online interactions. At the end of their research,‬

‭the authors list limitations on how this self-report may or may not be biased, and this online‬

‭sampling may not be fully represent the entire community.‬

‭This study showcases social media engagement in the Vietnamese youth community,‬

‭emphasizing the impact that FOMO plays on mental health outcomes. Becoming knowledgeable‬

‭about these dynamics is crucial for interventions and to support one another.‬

‭This paper examines the effect of social media on the mental health of adolescents,‬

‭specifically focusing on the vulnerabilities of this population during the adolescence to adulthood‬

‭transition. The authors analyze the prevalence of mental health problems among the youth‬

‭worldwide as well as in India. They underline the contribution of social media in aggravating‬
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‭these problems, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw academic activities move‬

‭online, consequently increasing screen time among adolescents. The article sheds light on‬

‭different negative effects of overuse of social media, including reduced physical activity,‬

‭insomnia, stress, etc. Furthermore, it addresses particular issues concerning cyberbullying, body‬

‭dissatisfaction among teenage girls, and potential dangers associated with online friendships and‬

‭virtual dating apps. Recommendations are provided for parents and pediatricians to reduce these‬

‭negative effects through increased parental communication, monitoring of online activities, and‬

‭promoting a balanced lifestyle.‬

‭This article involves research on the impact social media plays on the mental health of‬

‭adolescents in the area of rural Punjab, India. It investigates both psychological and social‬

‭aspects, implementing several statistical methods in order to analyze findings. The study‬

‭provides insight into the growing concern about the impact social media plays on the youth,‬

‭explaining the need for targeted interventions. With the inclusion of the demographic data by the‬

‭authors, the interpretation of the results by the readers is enhanced by stating the social media‬

‭usage trends among teenagers in the rural areas of Punjab. Discoveries on psychological impacts,‬

‭such as anxiety caused by FOMO (fear of missing out), overall contribute to the amount of‬

‭information researchers have on the nuanced effects of social media on mental health. The‬

‭combination of family relationships and behavioral seclusion established in the social impact‬

‭section are the wider long-term effects that stem from social media obsession. The suggestions‬

‭regarding better communication and law education offer convenient solutions to reduce the‬

‭dangers that come with social media. This article can be understood as a broad essay on the‬

‭intricacies of social media outcomes on teenagers with some recommendations on intervention‬

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‭and research. It also serves as a significant contribution to the discussion on social media, mental‬

‭health, and social well-being among the youth.‬

‭This article presents the creation and validation of a scale specifically designed to‬

‭measure the impact of social media on the mental health of young individuals. The authors‬

‭address the growing concern about the negative effects of social media use on mental well-being,‬

‭particularly among the youth. The Social Media-Induced Tendency Scale (SMITS) aims to‬

‭evaluate various aspects of social media use that may contribute to mental health issues. The‬

‭study provides valuable insights into the complex relationship between social media usage‬

‭patterns and mental health outcomes, offering a tool for researchers and practitioners to better‬

‭understand and address this pressing issue.‬

‭In order to determine the correlation between social media and mental health, this study‬

‭implemented a cross-sectional methodology that involved university students as part of their‬

‭participants. The authors apply integrated analysis, which goes beyond demographic‬

‭characteristics, including age, sex status of married or single, and marital wealth level. In‬

‭accordance with the facts, a causal relationship is established between youth’s overuse of social‬

‭media and mental health problems having adverse effects on pupils. The weaknesses of the‬

‭cross-sectional design and self-reports, as well as complex longitudinal research, should be‬

‭mentioned in regard to this study. The authors stress that it is important to distinguish both social‬

‭media and mental health disorders in order to formulate preventative strategies against such‬

‭problems.‬

‭This article examines the influence of social media on the physical and mental health of‬

‭university students in India. The findings are from a study done in Haryana and Delhi using data‬

‭from college students acquired through a Google Form questionnaire. This study looks at several‬
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‭issues, including those of social media's influence on feelings of insecurity and loneliness,‬

‭changes in daily routines, workout patterns, and sleeping patterns, and the occurrence of anxiety‬

‭and cyberbullying among the respondents. The authors assert that excessive use of social media‬

‭can result in both mental and physical health issues among college students.‬

‭This article seeks to investigate the extent of stigmatizing and trivializing attitudes‬

‭towards mental health conditions on Twitter using a mixed approach that involves both‬

‭quantitative and qualitative analysis. The authors collected tweets related to mental and physical‬

‭health conditions over a period of time and categorized them by whether they contained stigma‬

‭or trivialization. In their analysis, the study obtained significant differences between the attitudes‬

‭toward mental and physical health conditions on social media, calling for targeted strategies to‬

‭tackle the stigma and trivialize the conditions in Internet spaces.‬

‭In this article, Laura Vanderkam delves into the intricate relationship between social‬

‭media usage and the psychological health of teenagers. Her challenge to the negative stereotype‬

‭of screen time on teens' mental health is given providing a complex view of the problem. Diving‬

‭into personal narratives and scientific studies, Vanderkam emphasizes that social media has‬

‭complex effects, highlighting its potential for both benefits and risks. From interviews and‬

‭analysis, she looks at how platforms such as Snapchat can be potential means of connection‬

‭during crises and issues like cyberbullying and nonrealistic beauty standards. In the end,‬

‭Vanderkam argues for a middle way that takes the realities of current youth’s experience with‬

‭technology and leans towards responsible use of electronic devices.‬

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‭Works Cited‬

‭Bhaskara, Nagavaishnavi, et al. "The Effect of Social Media Usage on the Mental‬

‭Well-being of Medical College Students in Bangalore, Karnataka." Journal of Family Medicine‬

‭& Primary Care, vol. 9, no. 11, Nov. 2020, pp. 5731-5735.‬

‭Bhatia, Faizan, and Shikha Walia. "The mental health toll of the social media scroll."‬

‭UBC Medical Journal, vol. 14, no. 2, Spring 2023, pp. 18-19.‬

‭Dam, Vu Anh Trong, et al. "Quality of Life and Mental Health of Adolescents:‬

‭Relationships with Social Media Addiction, Fear of Missing out, and Stress Associated with‬

‭Neglect and Negative Reactions by Online Peers." PLoS ONE, vol. 17, no. 6, 2023, pp. 1-15.‬

‭Gupta, Ravinder K., Aakriti Khajuria, and Urvi Gupta. "Adolescence, Social Media and‬

‭Mental Health." JK Science: Journal of Medical Education & Research, vol. 25, no. 4, Oct-Dec‬

‭2023, pp. 199-200.‬

‭Kaur, S., Kaur, K., Aprajita, M., Verma, R., & Pangkaj, P. "Impact of Social Media on‬

‭Mental Health of Adolescents." Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results, Volume 13, Special‬

‭Issue 5, 2022, pp. 116-120.‬

‭Lawrence Ejike Ugwu, Erhabor Sunday Idemudia, Olive O. Chukwu, Maria Chidi‬

‭Christiana Onyedibe, "Measuring the Impact of Social Media on Young People’s Mental Health:‬

‭Development and Validation of the Social Media-Induced Tendency Scale", Depression Research‬

‭and Treatment, vol. 2023, pp. 1-11.‬

‭Nazari, Abouzar, et al. "The Impact of Social Media Use on Students' Mental Health: A‬

‭Cross-Sectional Study." Journal of Medical Internet Research, vol. 24, no. 2, 2022, pp. 1-11.‬
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‭Rani, Preeti, et al. "Impact of Social Media on Physical and Psychological Health of the‬

‭Students." Indian Journal of Health & Wellbeing, vol. 14, no. 1, 2023, pp. 48-52.‬

‭Robinson, Patrick, et al. "Measuring Attitudes Towards Mental Health Using Social‬

‭Media: Investigating Stigma and Trivialisation." Social Psychiatry & Psychiatric Epidemiology,‬

‭vol. 54, no. 1, Jan. 2019, pp. 1-15.‬

‭Vanderkam, Laura. "All the Sad Young Things: Exploring the Complex Relationship‬

‭Between Social Media and Teen Mental Health." Reason, vol. 55, no. 10, Mar. 2024, pp. 33-39.‬