Social Media-Driven Routes to Positive Mental Health Among Youth: Qualitative Enquiry and Concept Mapping Study.
Janhavi Ajit VaingankarRob Martinus van DamEllaisha SamariSherilyn ChangLee Seng Esmond SeowYi Chian ChuaNan LuoSwapna VermaSubramaniam MythilyPublished in: JMIR pediatrics and parenting (2022)
The study results highlight the integral role of social media in the lives of today's youth and indicate that they can offer opportunities for positive influence, personal expression, and social support, thus contributing to positive mental health among youth. The findings of our research can be applied to optimize engagement with youth through social media and enhance the digital modes of mental health promotion.