Title: Impact of Social Media on Mental Health
Authors: Anushka Dhale 09
Sejal Divekar 11
Sakshi Kotian 22
Introduction: The impact of social media on mental health is topic of growing concern. While social platforms connect people globally, excessive use can lead to negative outcomes such as increased anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Our survey likely sheds light on the various ways social media affects mental well-being, highlighting the importance of moderation and mindful usage in today’s digital age.
Objective: To understand the underlying issues of the problem.
Literature review:
Addiction of Social Media
Nagamalar et al (2021) states that lockdown measures have heightened young people’s reliance on the internet and social media for education and socializing, increasing their exposure to cyber risks and mental health challenges. While social media has facilitated connectivity and information sharing, there’s a growing awareness of the need to manage excessive screen time to maintain balanced well-being. As societies transition to a post-pandemic era, promoting healthy digital habits and prioritizing offline interactions become crucial for mitigating the negative effects of prolonged virtual engagement.
Mental Health Challenges
Srivastava et al (2019) explains that social media offers significant benefits when used thoughtfully but also poses risks, particularly for young individuals. Its pervasive influence across various sectors underscores the need for ongoing global research to identify and address both its harmful effects and potential prevention and treatment strategies. As technology remains integral to modern life, it’s crucial to optimize its usage and foster a harmonious coexistence with it.
Data Collection: For the above problem, 5 questions were framed to be answered on Likert Scale with 1 to 5 points. 100 students from Kohinoor Business School were surveyed and for each question which was coded as 1 to 5, Mean, Standard Deviation, Standard Error and T-stat was calculated.
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|
Q 1 |
Q 2 |
Q 3 |
Q 4 |
Q 5 |
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Mean |
3.42 |
3.18 |
3.19 |
3.62 |
2.69 |
|
Standard Deviation |
1.19 |
1.20 |
1.19 |
1.07 |
1.24 |
|
Standard Error |
0.12 |
0.12 |
0.12 |
0.11 |
0.12 |
|
T- stat |
3.53 |
1.50 |
1.60 |
5.79 |
-2.49 |
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Result |
Positive |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Positive |
Negative |
Conclusion: 1) Students feel anxious when compared to other’s.
2) Students are neutral towards social media pressurizes to build a certain image.
3) Students are neutral towards sleep deprived by using excessive social media.
4) Overusing social media disturbs students’ mental peace.
5) Students do not feel depressed after using social media.
References: Nagamalar, M., Priyadharshini. K., & Abirami, G. A. (2021). Addiction Towards Social Media among Youth during Covid 19 Pandemic. Annamalai International Journal of Business Studies & Research, [s. l.], v. 13, n. 1, p. 1–9, 2021. DOI 10.51705/AIJBSR. 2021.v13i01.001. Disponível em: https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=a35a1968-a772-37de-ad3d-dfbd7d27fc0e.
Srivastava, K., Chaudhury, S., Prakash, J., & Dhamija, S. (2019). Social media and mental health challenges. Industrial Psychiatry Journal, [s. l.], v. 28, n. 2, p. 155–159, 2019. DOI 10.4103/ipj.ipj_154_20. Disponível em: https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=7b310d07-2c0d-3de1-8a20-2323df0e6e74.