The relationships between social media use and factors relating to depression

Jacqui Taylor-Jackson; Ahmed A. Moustafa

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-817676-4.00010-9

The relationships between social media use and factors relating to depression

Jacqui Taylor-Jackson
, Ahmed A. Moustafa

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Abstract

Social media is profoundly changing the way many people interact, and there are growing concerns that social media use is negatively affecting individual’s mental health. This chapter will review research which has correlated social media use to measures relating to depression, self-esteem, anxiety, and loneliness. Additionally, we review the reported benefits of using social media relating to mental health, such as enhanced self-expression, online support, and enhanced socializing capabilities. We then evaluate theories and models that have been proposed to explain the relationships between social media use and depression. In the final section, we highlight some methodological limitations with prior research and suggest future directions.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The Nature of Depression: An Updated Review
Publisher	Elsevier - Mosby
Chapter	10
Pages	171-182
Number of pages	12
ISBN (Electronic)	9780128176764
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-817676-4.00010-9
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2020
Externally published	Yes

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