How Embracing Social Media Mindfully Can Lower Stress: Study Provides Insights
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Young people's mental health may depend on how they use social media, rather than how much time they spend using it, according to a new study by University of B.C. researchers.
The research published in Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, examined the effects of quitting social media versus using it more intentionally.
The results showed that users who thoughtfully managed their online interactions, as well as those who abstained from social media entirely, saw mental health benefits particularly in reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression and loneliness.
With social media use nearly universal among young adults, especially those ages 17-29, concerns over its impact on mental health have grown.
In the six-week study, 393 Canadian young adults with some mental health symptoms and concerns about social media’s impact on their mental health were split into three groups:
• a control group that continued their usual routines
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