February 2020 PMID 31978836

Bored and online: Reasons for using social media, problematic social networking site use, and behavioral outcomes across the transition from adolescence to emerging adulthood.

Laura A Stockdale, Sarah M Coyne

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Several posts highlight the relevance of the article by mentioning concerns about social media's risks, using phrases like 'risks and harms' and emphasizing the importance of understanding these issues for youth. The tone and word choices reflect a cautious interest, recognizing the study’s contribution to ongoing debates about digital behavior and mental health, but some posts question the breadth of its conclusions based on the cited research scope.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the article's focus on social media risks, with comments noting the importance of understanding these harms for young people.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show moderate curiosity, especially regarding the link between boredom, social connection, and problematic use, though some express skepticism about broad generalizations.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many discussions reference specific aspects of the study, such as its focus on mental health impacts and social connection motivations, indicating a meaningful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Participants consider the publication influential, with some mentioning how it could inform policy or personal habits related to social media.

Abstract in brief

The study tracked social media use from late adolescence to emerging adulthood, focusing on motivations like connecting with others, seeking information, and alleviating boredom, and their links to problematic use and mental health over three years.
Using social media mainly to connect with others remained stable, while seeking information and boredom relief increased; boredom relief was linked to issues like anxiety and empathy problems, and social connection efforts were associated with problematic use and delinquency.
Overall, the findings suggest that using social media to fight boredom or socially connect can increase the risk of problematic behaviors, though general social media use did not directly relate to depression.

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