Social Media Behavior That Indicates It’s Affecting Your Mental Health
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Julia Austin
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Social media and self-esteem
How exactly social media use will impact our long-term mental health still isn’t quite clear. But extensive studies have been done on the matter. There have been mixed findings on Facebook use and self-esteem. One study found that those with low self-esteem tend to post more on social media than those with good self-esteem. The same study found that increased time spent online leads to a direct decline in time spent with family and the size of one’s social group. One thing is clear: almost nobody can use social media regularly and enjoy zero impact on their mental health. So being aware of this relationship is very important as we move into an increasingly digital world.
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