Adolescents who used more social media had higher levels of anxiety and depression

University of Delaware

Different components of adolescent wellbeing include: 
- Sleep quality 
- Self-esteem
- Mental Health


Wellbeing of Adolescents

Woods, H. C., & Scott, H. (2016). #Sleepyteens: Social media use in adolescence is associated with poor sleep quality, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. Journal of Adolescence, 51, 41-49. doi:10.1016/j.adolescence.2016.05.008

#Sleepyteens: Social media use in adolescence is associated
with poor sleep quality, anxiety, depression and low
self-esteem

Adolescents who used more social media (specifically at nighttime) had poorer sleep quality. 

Relationship Between Social Media Use and Sleep in Adolescents

Adolescents who used more social media had lower self esteem.

Relationship Between Social Media Use and Self-Esteem in Adolescents

Research has shown that binge-watching often precedes feelings of stress and loneliness, patterns of insomnia, and depression and anxiety. Screen time has been found to play a role in intensifying these adverse feelings. 

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