The Effect of Social Media on Anxiety and Stress

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Source of Publication

Proceedings of the 28th World Multi-Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics: WMSCI 2024

Publication Date

9-1-2024

Abstract

This research paper investigates the relationship between social media usage, anxiety levels, and stress levels among young adults aged 18-25. The aim is to gain a comprehensive understanding of the potential impact of social media on anxiety and stress in this population. Data was collected through a survey administered to 132 participants, and statistical analyses were conducted to examine the associations between social media usage hours per day and anxiety and stress levels. The findings reveal that a significant proportion of young adults spend a substantial amount of time on social media, with a sizable percentage exceeding recommended usage limits. The results also indicate a positive correlation between social media usage and both anxiety and stress levels, suggesting that as individuals increase their engagement with social media, their reported anxiety and stress levels tend to be higher. These findings contribute to the existing literature on the psychological effects of social media and have implications for promoting mental wellbeing among young adults. The study underscores the importance of addressing social media usage and its potential impact on mental health in interventions and strategies to promote overall well-being in this population.

ISBN

978-1-950492-79-4

ISSN

2771-0947

Publisher

International Institute of Informatics and Cybernetics

First Page

193

Last Page

199

Disciplines

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Keywords

Social media, Anxiety, Stress

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no

Open Access

no

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