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Problematic Social Media Use in Sexual and Gender Minority Young Adults: Observational Study.

Erin A VogelDanielle E RamoTimothy K ThomasMeredith C MeachamJohn F LaytonGary L Humfleet
Published in: JMIR mental health (2021)
Taken together, problematic social media use among SGM young adults was associated with negative psychological experiences, including internalized stigma, low social support, and depressive symptoms. SGM young adults experiencing minority stress may be at risk for problematic social media use.
Keyphrases
  • social media
  • young adults
  • social support
  • depressive symptoms
  • mental health
  • health information
  • sleep quality
  • childhood cancer
  • hiv aids
  • antiretroviral therapy
  • human immunodeficiency virus