J Med Internet Res September 2021 PMID 34351304

Experience of and Worry About Discrimination, Social Media Use, and Depression Among Asians in the United States During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cross-sectional Survey Study.

Shuya Pan, Chia-Chen Yang, Jiun-Yi Tsai, Chenyu Dong

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across 4 sources since Sep 2021

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What people are saying

The social discussions reflect high agreement, marked by phrases like 'shown' and 'risk factor,' indicating support for the study's conclusions. The tone is analytical and concerned, with mentions of 'negative impact' and 'well-being,' underscoring the perceived importance of the research. The use of hashtags like #SocialMedia and #Depression further highlights participants' interest in the broader implications for mental health and racial discrimination.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree that discrimination and racist social media use during COVID-19 contributed to mental health issues among Asians in the U.S., reflecting support for the study's findings.

InterestHigh interest

The posts indicate a high level of curiosity and concern about the relationship between racism, social media, and mental health, demonstrated by the use of technical hashtags and references to the publication.

EngagementHigh engagement

Several comments delve into the implications of the study, discussing mental health impacts and the role of social media, showing deep engagement with the subject.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions underscore the significance of the study, emphasizing its importance for understanding racial discrimination's effects during the pandemic, which could influence advocacy or policy discussions.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that experiencing discrimination and engaging with racist social media content during COVID-19 increased depressive symptoms among Asians in the U.S., while worry about discrimination did not directly affect depression.
  • The research indicated that social media use related to racism worsened mental health, especially for those with low to medium levels of worry about discrimination, with worry influencing the strength of this relationship.
  • Overall, the findings highlight the mental health risks associated with racial discrimination and racist social media, suggesting the need for supportive interventions for Asian communities affected during the pandemic.]

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A study has shown that the experience of discrimination during COVID-19 was a risk factor for depressive symptoms among Asian people in the U.S. Meanwhile, racism-related social media use was found to be negatively associated with their well-being! Article DOI:10.2196/29024 https://t.co/PMGzY0NzqU

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RT @covid19stigma: A study has shown that the experience of discrimination during COVID-19 was a risk factor for depressive symptoms among…

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J Lynn Fraser
@JLynnFraser1 · X

RT @covid19stigma: A study has shown that the experience of discrimination during COVID-19 was a risk factor for depressive symptoms among…

Mar 2, 2022 · 1 share · 746 followers View post →
COVID-19 Stigma Reduction Study
@covid19stigma · X

A study has shown that the experience of discrimination during COVID-19 was a risk factor for depressive symptoms among Asian people in the U.S. Meanwhile, racism-related social media use was found to be negatively associated with their well-being! Article DOI:10.2196/29024 https://t.co/PMGzY0NzqU

Mar 2, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 807 followers View post →
Journal of Medical Internet Research
@JMIR_ · X

RT @jmirpub: New in JMIR: Experience of and Worry About Discrimination, #SocialMedia #hcsm #SoMe Use, and #Depression Among Asians in the U…

Sep 1, 2021 · 1 share · 284 followers View post →
JMIR Publications
@jmirpub · X

New in JMIR: Experience of and Worry About Discrimination, #SocialMedia #hcsm #SoMe Use, and #Depression Among Asians in the United States During the #COVID19 #coronavirus Pandemic: Cross-sectional #Survey #Study https://t.co/KrkAo9TWH9 https://t.co/74iRRbnbYj

Sep 1, 2021 · 1 share · 35,897 followers View post →