Age-related differences in social media use, online social support, and depressive symptoms in adolescents and emerging adults.

Madison Politte-CornElizabeth A NickAutumn Kujawa

Published in: Child and adolescent mental health (2023)

Results suggest overall developmental changes in social media use and that adolescents may be more susceptible than emerging adults to the beneficial effects of positive online interactions on mental health.

Keyphrases

social media
social support
depressive symptoms
health information
young adults
mental health
physical activity
sleep quality