J Abnorm Child Psychol November 2015 PMID 25899879

Using Social Media for Social Comparison and Feedback-Seeking: Gender and Popularity Moderate Associations with Depressive Symptoms.

Jacqueline Nesi, Mitchell J Prinstein

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The discussions highlight the emotional toll of social media, with comments about Instagram encouraging girls to 'compare and despair,' which reflect the article's emphasis on gendered social comparison and its link to depression. Phrases like 'inviting girls to compare' and mentions of edited images demonstrate how word choices convey concern and relevance, illustrating the social and psychological implications of online behaviors discussed in the publication.

AgreementModerate agreement

The discussions reflect general agreement that social media behaviors linked to comparison and feedback-seeking contribute to depressive symptoms, especially among girls, aligning with the publication's findings.

InterestHigh interest

Participants are highly interested, as evidenced by references to social media platforms like Instagram and concerns about their effects on youth mental health.

EngagementModerate engagement

The comments show moderate engagement through specific references to behaviors such as comparison, highlighting an awareness of the article's core themes.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest that these social dynamics on media have a tangible impact on users' emotional well-being, emphasizing the relevance of the study's conclusions.

Abstract in brief

  • This study explored how social media behaviors like social comparison and seeking feedback are linked to depressive symptoms in adolescents, finding that these behaviors have a stronger impact on girls and less popular teens.
  • The research showed that these effects remain significant even when considering overall technology use, reassurance-seeking, and prior depression, highlighting the specific influence of social comparison and feedback-seeking.
  • The findings suggest that understanding adolescent depression requires looking at the psychological and social dynamics of media use, especially for vulnerable groups like girls and less popular teenagers.]

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Anxo Fernández Dopico
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5⃣ Después llegó Instagram, invitando a las chicas a "compararse y desesperarse" mostrando sus rostros, cuerpos y vidas editados y reeditados. https://t.co/n88wCz9Bha

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RT @Carnaina: 5⃣ Después llegó Instagram, invitando a las chicas a "compararse y desesperarse" mostrando sus rostros, cuerpos y vidas edita…

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RT @Carnaina: 5⃣ Después llegó Instagram, invitando a las chicas a "compararse y desesperarse" mostrando sus rostros, cuerpos y vidas edita…

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Using Social Media for Social Comparison and Feedback-Seeking: Gender and Popularity Moderate Associations with Depressive Symptoms https://t.co/P2utl6rDLF

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RT @Carnaina: 5⃣ Después llegó Instagram, invitando a las chicas a "compararse y desesperarse" mostrando sus rostros, cuerpos y vidas edita…

Aug 2, 2021 · 3 shares · 12 followers View post →
Karla Ziegler
@mariposatuitera · X

RT @Carnaina: 5⃣ Después llegó Instagram, invitando a las chicas a "compararse y desesperarse" mostrando sus rostros, cuerpos y vidas edita…

Aug 2, 2021 · 3 shares · 26,752 followers View post →
CayoCornelio
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RT @Carnaina: 5⃣ Después llegó Instagram, invitando a las chicas a "compararse y desesperarse" mostrando sus rostros, cuerpos y vidas edita…

Aug 1, 2021 · 3 shares · 2,476 followers View post →
Anxo Fernández Dopico
@Carnaina · X

5⃣ Después llegó Instagram, invitando a las chicas a "compararse y desesperarse" mostrando sus rostros, cuerpos y vidas editados y reeditados. https://t.co/n88wCz9Bha

Aug 1, 2021 · 17 likes · 3 shares · 6,154 followers View post →
Fajar Suryo
@fsryh · X

Using Social Media for Social Comparison and Feedback-Seeking: Gender and Popularity Moderate Associations with Depressive Symptoms https://t.co/P2utl6rDLF

Aug 28, 2019 · 310 followers View post →