A systematic review and meta-analysis of the relationship between youth drinking, self-posting of alcohol use and other social media engagement (2012-21).

Brandon ChengCarmen C W LimBrienna N RutherfordSandy HuangDaniel P Ashley Benjamin JohnsonJack ChungGary Chung Kai ChanJason M CoatesMatthew J Gullo Jason P Connor

Published in: Addiction (Abingdon, England) (2023)

Both exposure to, and self-posting of, alcohol-related content on social networking sites are positively associated with current average consumption, problem drinking, and drinking frequency.

Keyphrases

social media
alcohol consumption
health information
mental health
healthcare
physical activity
young adults