1. Impact Of Social Media
On Mental Health
Author’s Name : Sweety Rajpurohit
Pratiksha Shetty
Omkar Kawade
Guide's Name : Dr. Priyadarrsini Podar [SIES (Nerul)
College of Arts, Science and Commerce
Management Faculty]
Affiliation: SIES (Nerul) College Of Arts Sciences
And Commerce
BMS department
2. Abstract
Given the prevalence of social media use, it is vital to
understand the impact it plays on mental health. The
purpose of this study was to shed light and better
understand how frequent social media usage can
affect mental health. Particularly, this study focused
on the frequent usage of social media and its
relevance to depression Individuals with increased
levels of social media usage were shown to have a
positive correlation with depression symptoms,
meaning as social media use increased, depression
symptoms also increased . This study showed that
social media use has the potential to affect
individuals’mental health.
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3. Of 7.5 billion people on the planet, 4 billion use the internet. About 3.3
billion individuals are active social media users . Social media and
networking sites emerged in the 20th century and since then have been
evolving and growing exponentially. Social media can be defined as
“forms of electronic communication (such as websites for social
networking and microblogging) through which users create online
communities to share information, ideas, personal messages, and other
content” .
Social media and networking sites were introduced as an outlet and
platform for communication, networking, and for creating and sharing
content . The first known social media site, Six Degrees, was established
in 1997. Two years later, blogging became a popular phenomenon. The
early 2000s introduced sites like LinkedIn, MySpace, and YouTube. The
year of 2006 brought forth the introduction of the social media platforms
including Facebook and Twitter, and these are two of the most popular
social networking sites to date. In recent times, Instagram and Snapchat
were introduced . Instagram was launched in 2010 and Snapchat emerged
in 2011 .
Introduction
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4. Literature review on Impact of social media
Several studies have been conducted concerning social media and mental health Of People, which shows both positive and negative relation between people
mental health and social media use. The mental health of people has estimated over million people have a mental health condition. The statistics of youth
experiencing mental health conditions such as major depressive disorder continued to rise in high rates of mental health in world continues to increase and the
amount of time adolescence spend using social media is also on the rise to realise an average people spend 28% of their time using the Internet for social media
interaction. Multiple studies have found social media use a contribution link to various mental health symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, low self
esteem and negative well being. These studies find that social media has a direct impact on mental health and wellbeing through the pure nature of content and
interaction found while using social media sites Some examples includes comparing users’ number of likes and followers, feeling left out for not being invited
to events, and comparing grandiosity pictures to one’s photos. As a result, social media has higher rate of affecting vulnerable population like those who suffer
from mental health diagnosis and have the potential to cause mental health symptoms to surface. Meanwhile with social media being universal access to anyone
around the world has been unlimited. While social media has brought new ways of communication, new opportunities for bullying have also emerged, such as
cyberbullying. Cyberbullying can have emerged negative impact users taking cyberbullying so for that the victim suicide. While cyberbullying has been found
to mostly affect people, Research show that adults can be impacted by this phenomenon as well. Using social media, conducted a study of cyber bullying in the
workplace and found that out of 3666 participants 30% report being victimised and cyber bullied in the workplace. Using Twitter as an online platform, from
conducted a survey on peoples preference on receiving education and tools to deal with mental health symptoms through social media. The results of the survey
indicated that 85% of respondents favoured receiving mental health program through social media, 72% for understanding health and welfare, and 90%
preference turning to social media to gain new ways to cope mental health sub symptoms. Additionally, mental health practitioners can utilise social media to
raise awareness about risk such as privacy, safety, cyber bullying, stigma and discrimination. Study also found that social media could serve as a tool by family
members seeking information to gain more education about a loved one’s mental illness. Mental health access an engagement in one of the main barriers mental
health practitioners run into when trying to reach vulnerable at – risk population who suffer from mental health diagnosis. Research demonstrates that these
health awareness, education, and support to those suffering from severe mental health illness.
5. OBJECTIVES
Purpose of this present study to observe the impact of social media on mental health-related to depression
,anxiety , and stress of people
01 Provide an overview of social media use among adults and children
02 Address common concerns about negative impact of social media on mental health
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6. THEROTICAL FORMATION OF THE RESEARCH PROBLEM
Health Problems Associated with Social Media
“There is an extensive range of mental and health problems known to be associated with spending too much time on social media. In addition
to reducing productivity, creating distractions and increasing burnouts, they can cause some serious medical issues.”
Increase Risk of Obesity: Sedentary life style, increased time spent social networking.
Eating Disorders: Whilst the portrayal of "ideal" body types in western media has long been recognized as a factor in propagating eating
disorders, current research has been examining the role of social media in the triggering and spreading of the diseases. Research has shown
that eating disorders can be transmitted "like a virus" through social networks.
Mental Health Disorders: Daily overuse of social media has a negative effect on children's health making them prone to psychological
disorders such as attention deficit and hyperactivity disorders, anxiety and depression.
Sleep Disorders: Medical experts attest that school aged children are afflicted with sleep disorders because of elevated social media usage.
In turn, these sleep disorders severely affect the children’s ability to maintain a healthy lifestyle and impedes their ability to perform well in
school
Signs of Unhealthy Social Networking
While young people are more likely to suffer mental health issues from social networking, anyone of any age may be affected negatively,
particularly those adults who are prone to addictive behaviour. Everyone should understand the signs of an unhealthy social networking
situation and watch for the following signs:
Focusing problems – easily distracted and loss of ability to
concentrate. Lack of concern about one-on-one relationships – prioritizing social networking over face to face family and friend relationships.
Lessening communication skills – talking less, difficulty articulating thoughts into words, inattentive when others are speaking.
Unconcerned about obligations in the “real” world – more interested in checking status updates and communicating on the internet than
participating in activities off of the computer.
Withdrawal symptoms (agitation, fidgeting, aggressiveness, etc.) -when unable to participate in social networking for a period of time.
7. EMPIRICAL RESEARCH QUESTIONS (OPERATIONALIZATION)
1.HOW OLD ARE YOU? 2.WHICH SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS DO YOU USE?
3.HOW MANY HOURS A DAY DOES YOU APPROXIMATELY
USE ANY FORM OF SOCIAL MEDIA?
4.DO YOU THINK IT IS HEALTHY TO SPEND THAT MUCH
TIME ONLINE
5.DO YOU BENEFIT FROM ANY OF THE FOLLOWING WHEN
USING SOCIAL MEDIA?
6.WHAT IMPACT DO YOU THINK SOCIAL MEDIA HAS ON
YOU
7.SOCIAL MEDIA NEGATIVELY IMPACT ON MENTAL
HEALTH
8.DO YOU THINK SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM ARE DOING
ENOUGH TO TACKLE THE ISSUE OF MENTAL HEALTH?
9.DO YOU THINK THAT ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ALSO
CONTRIBUTE TO MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS
10.TELL SOMETHING ABOUT THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL
MEDIA ON YOUTH
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8. Data Collection
• According to Cornell University's Steven Strogatz,“Social
media sites can make it more difficult for us to distinguish
between the meaningful relationships we foster in the real
world, and the numerous casual relationships formed through
social media. By focusing so much of our time and psychic
energy on these less meaningful relationships, our most
important connections, he fears, will weaken.”
• We see this false sense of connection a lot more within
families and relationships.
• One of the biggest enemies in many homes is - time.
Complaining that “There’s never enough time,” has become an
increasingly common excuse.
• So we sit at the table or we go out; rationalizing that “we are
spending time together.”
• However, there is no real connection taking place with each
other, when each person is on their own media device.
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9. Data analysis
• Doctor Larry Rosen over a period of time has studied and researched the
• mental health effects of social media on individuals. He claims: “Earlier studies
reported more negative findings such as young adults with a strong Facebook
presence tended towards narcissism, antisocial tendencies, and
• aggression. Overuse was identified as causing anxiety and depression. Excessive use
of social media was also linked to poorer achievement at school”. Social media has
become a dangerous pastime for individuals suffering from depression, anxiety,
suicidal tendencies, and other mental health issues.
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10. 1. How Old Are You?
(Out Off 73 Responses, 69.9% of Responses Are From Age Group 19-24)
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ANSWERING THE EMPIRICAL RESEARCH QUESTIONS:
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3.How Many Hours A Day Do You Approximately Use Any Form Of Social Media?
Approximate Use Of Social Media Is For 1-2 Hours
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4.Do You Think It Is Healthy To Spend That Much Times Online?
Majority of People Think its Unhealthy to Spend More Time on Social Media
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5.DO YOU BENEFIT FROM ANY OF THE FOLLOWING WHEN USING SOCIAL MEDIA?
People Have Many Benefits From Social Media
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6.WHAT IMPACT DO YOU THINK SOCIAL MEDIA HAS ON YOU
Many People Have Positive Impact of Social Media
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7.SOCIAL MEDIA NEGATIVELY IMPACT ON MENTAL HEALTH
43.8% Of People Think its Neutral Effect on Mental Health
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8.DO YOU THINK SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM ARE DOING ENOUGH TO TACKLE THE ISSUE OF MENTAL HEALTH?
This Shows People Are Not Aware About Tackle Use for Issue of Mental Health
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9.Do You Think That Any Of the Following Also Contribute To Mental Health Problems?
Majority of People Think There Are Other Many Issues for Mental Health
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10.TELL SOMETHING ABOUT
THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL
MEDIA ON YOUTH?
1) There is a lack of discipline and proper insight when it comes to using social
media. As a result, today's youth spend a whopping amount of time on scrolling
through social media websites like Instagram, Snapchat, Reddit, etc. We must
also keep in mind that every coin has two sides. Social Media has a lot of
positives as well. We must learn to use it properly and constructively.
2) Youth is highly addicted to the social media platforms. What we perceive on
social media is often not real. This causes a sense of obligation among the youth
to keep up with the generation thus leading to immense stress and FOMO.
3) Eyesight problems in very young age and giving more time to social media then
family and not playing outdoor games. Just sitting home being lazy
4) In modern life social media is developing fast. It is used by many people all over
the world. Social media is especially very popular among the young. However
there are many young people who cannot control themselves and are addicted to
social media. Addiction to social media has many serious effects, including poor
study habits living away from reality and bad health. Using of social media is not
bad and not good also. Depends upon how and why we are using…
5) There is abundance knowledge we get from social media which maybe be
beneficial or may be not that is up to you how you use it
Social Media definitely have an impact on youth, be it negative or positive. It
definitely is useful, informative and fun. But the addiction of it can have adverse
effects. Social Media also has a lot of fake information which can also corrupt the
knowledge students hold
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THEROTICAL INTERPRETATION OF THE RESULT
There has been a tremendous amount of research on people mental health, the use of social media, and the correlation between the two. This review of
research has shown that the way in which a people uses social media has more of an effect on their mental health than the amount of time they spend
using social media. However, most of the research has been quantitative, with questions asking students to recall their actions and emotions over time.
Future research should include qualitative data having people keep daily logs to record which social media platforms they used, what they did while
on the platforms, and the amount of time in which they were online. Along with recording daily social media use, people should be asked to log
offline activities as well. Details such as the amount of time spent with peers’ offline involvement in sports or other activities risky behaviours sleep
habits , and traditional bullying have also been shown to have an impact on people mental health.
Another focus for future research is digital citizenship curriculum in schools. The majority of the current digital citizenship curriculum was created to
simply show students what to do online and explain to them the consequences of not following the rules without providing any positive experiences
on social media. Teachers of all subject areas need research-based methods to incorporate social media into their curriculum rather than simply telling
students how they should use social media
Finally, further study of SEL interventions need to include student participation in healthy support groups on social media. Research by Elmquist and
McLaughlin shows that students often feel more comfortable expressing themselves in social media support groups than in person settings. It should
be noted, however, that Dyson et al. found that the topics of some support groups on social media actually encourage harmful behaviour’s. The SEL
interventions offered in schools could help students identify positive, healthy support groups on social media.
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• Social media is a new study that is rapidly growing and gaining popularity. Thus, there are many unexplored and unexpected
constructive answers associated with it. Lately, studies have found that using social media platforms can have a detrimental effect
on the psychological health of its users. However, the extent to which the use of social media impacts the public is yet to be
determined. This systematic review has found that social media envy can affect the level of anxiety and depression in individuals. In
addition, other potential causes of anxiety and depression have been identified, which require further exploration.
• The importance of such findings is to facilitate further research on social media and mental health. In addition, the information
obtained from this study can be helpful not only to medical professionals but also to social science research. The findings of this
study suggest that potential causal factors from social media can be considered when cooperating with patients who have been
diagnosed with anxiety or depression. Also, if the results from this study were used to explore more relationships with another
construct, this could potentially enhance the findings to reduce anxiety and depression rates and prevent suicide rates from
occurring.
Conclusions
![Impact Of Social Media
On Mental Health
Author’s Name : Sweety Rajpurohit
Pratiksha Shetty
Omkar Kawade
Guide's Name : Dr. Priyadarrsini Podar [SIES (Nerul)
College of Arts, Science and Commerce
Management Faculty]
Affiliation: SIES (Nerul) College Of Arts Sciences
And Commerce
BMS department](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/impactofsocialmediaonmentalhealth-220725132435-a71f618e/85/impact-of-social-media-on-mental-healthpptx-1-320.jpg)
