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The Influence of Social Media to The Mental Health of humanity

Overview

As time goes by, the number of people in the world is increasing and the number of

people engaged in social media is also increasing. We use social media to engage with family

and close friends, accept invites to public events, and join online communities to meet

individualities who partake in analogous interests. Social media can improve mental health by

fostering a sense of community, connection, and self-worth, it can also lead to stress,

loneliness, and pressure to compare, so it's important to use it responsibly (Zsila & Reyes,

2023). It has been recognized that social media can have a negative impact on the mental

health of children and young people. At the same time, social media use can be beneficial and

have good impacts (Glazzard & Stones, 2020). This conclude that social media has several

effects on our mental health. However, it can have a positive or negative effect depending on

how it is used. This paper contains positive and negative impact of social media to the mental

health of students including the time of COVID-19 pandemic.

During the COVID-19 in mitigating the effects on mental health is a global public health

priority. Risk factors include younger age, chronic illnesses, unemployment, student status, and

social media exposure. High rates of anxiety, depression, PTSD, psychological distress, and

stress have been reported in various countries (Xiong et al., 2020). Social media consumption

requires mindfulness. Use of social media has a substantial impact on mental health. It can

foster connection, boost self-esteem, and increase a sense of belonging. However, it can also

result in extreme stress, pressure to compare oneself to others, increased melancholy, and

isolation (Glazzard & Stones, 2020). Social networking is an important part in maintaining our

mental wellness. The quantity and quality of social contacts have an impact on mental health,

health behaviour, physical health, and mortality risk. The Displaced Behaviour Theory may help

explain why social media has a link to mental health. According to the notion, people who spend
more time engaging in sedentary behaviours such as social media use have less time for face-

to-face social connection, both of which have been shown to be protective against mental

diseases. Social theories, on the other hand, discovered how social media use influences

mental health by affecting how people interpret, maintain, and interact with their social network

(Karim et al., 2020).

Social media is a relatively young field of study that is fast expanding and gaining

prominence. As a result, there are numerous unknown and unanticipated beneficial responses

linked with it (Karim et al., 2020). Additionally, considering the traits of the developmental stage

of adolescence, social media might appeal to them in a unique way. Teenagers are especially

vulnerable to both the advantages and disadvantages of modern technologies (Nesi, 2020).

Apps such as Facebook, Twitter, online gaming, YouTube, blogs, and so forth are included.

These websites, which are becoming more and more popular every day, serve as readily

accessible platforms for younger generations to communicate and have fun.

Current Trends and Research

In these days, there are still similarities in what people are experiencing in

aforementioned topic as well as what social media has given to humanity. According to studies,

utilizing social media platforms might be harmful to users' psychological health. However, the

extent to which social media use affects the population is unknown. Individuals' levels of anxiety

and despair can be affected by social media envy, according to this comprehensive review.

Other probable causes of anxiety and sadness have also been found, necessitating further

investigation (Karim et al., 2020). In 2021, 4.3 billion people had social media accounts,

accounting for more than half of the global population and more than 90% of internet users (We

Are Social 2021). As a result, the consequences of social media's rise are likely to be far-

reaching.
Summary, Further Research, and Relevance
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Glazzard, J., & Stones, S. (2020). Social media and young people’s mental health. In

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Karim, F., Oyewande, A. A., Abdalla, L. F., Ehsanullah, R. C., & Khan, S. (2020). Social media

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Keleş, B. Y., McCrae, N., & Grealish, A. (2019). A systematic review: the influence of social

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