Curr Opin Psychol June 2022 PMID 35016087

Social media use and well-being: What we know and what we need to know.

Patti M Valkenburg

Mentions

16
Peak: 6 in Jan 2022
across 3 sources since Jan 2022

Extended reach

10,369
potential audience

Total likes

22

Video views

498

Mentions per month

Jan 2022 – Mar 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter7 posts
  • YouTube5 videos
  • News4 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall tone of the discussions indicates that readers find the umbrella review noteworthy, especially given phrases like 'consolidates the results' and 'new review.' The mention of it being an open access preprint also emphasizes the importance of accessible scientific knowledge, while references to the number of reviews (27) and publication period highlight the extensive scope and significance of the research, contributing to a moderate but meaningful perception of its impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the umbrella review as a valuable consolidation of existing research, indicating general support for the publication’s purpose.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show strong interest, engaging with the broader implications of social media on well-being and referencing the comprehensive nature of the review.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments reflect moderate engagement, with some users referencing specific details like the number of reviews and the publication date, but few delve deeply into methodological critiques.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions seem to recognize the review’s potential influence on future research and public understanding, although the overall tone suggests interest rather than decisive action.

Abstract in brief

  • Research on the effects of social media use on well-being has increased significantly, with 27 reviews published between 2019 and 2021.
  • These reviews include various types, such as meta-analyses and systematic reviews, but they often show conflicting outcomes regarding how social media impacts happiness and depression.
  • The umbrella review aims to clarify these discrepancies, highlight gaps in current research, and provide suggestions for future studies in this area.

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Mark Rubin
@RubinPsyc · X

New "umbrella review" consolidates the results of 27 reviews of the association between social media use and well-being that were published from 2019 to August 2021. Publisher: https://t.co/ZW9KpmOOQQ Open access preprint: https://t.co/YC9N6K86Yr https://t.co/DqxMiKQYDL

Jan 8, 2022 · 14 likes · 5 shares · 3,148 followers View post →
Mark Rubin
@RubinPsyc · X

RT @RubinPsyc: New "umbrella review" consolidates the results of 27 reviews of the association between social media use and well-being that…

Jan 9, 2022 · 5 shares · 3,148 followers View post →
Patti Valkenburg
@pmvalkenburg · X

RT @RubinPsyc: New "umbrella review" consolidates the results of 27 reviews of the association between social media use and well-being that…

Jan 9, 2022 · 5 shares · 2,232 followers View post →
janabril
@janmichaelabril · X

RT @RubinPsyc: New "umbrella review" consolidates the results of 27 reviews of the association between social media use and well-being that…

Jan 9, 2022 · 5 shares · 607 followers View post →
Veli-Matti Karhulahti
@MKarhulahti · X

@drcpennington @LindaKKaye @OrbenAmy Maybe this fits the purpose? https://t.co/FcZcNHPJGH

Sep 24, 2023 · 381 followers View post →
Daniel O'Keefe
@djokeefe · X

RT @RubinPsyc: New "umbrella review" consolidates the results of 27 reviews of the association between social media use and well-being that…

Jan 9, 2022 · 5 shares · 185 followers View post →

All mentions

Veli-Matti Karhulahti
@MKarhulahti · X

@drcpennington @LindaKKaye @OrbenAmy Maybe this fits the purpose? https://t.co/FcZcNHPJGH

Sep 24, 2023 · 381 followers View post →
Daniel O'Keefe
@djokeefe · X

RT @RubinPsyc: New "umbrella review" consolidates the results of 27 reviews of the association between social media use and well-being that…

Jan 9, 2022 · 5 shares · 185 followers View post →
Patti Valkenburg
@pmvalkenburg · X

RT @RubinPsyc: New "umbrella review" consolidates the results of 27 reviews of the association between social media use and well-being that…

Jan 9, 2022 · 5 shares · 2,232 followers View post →
janabril
@janmichaelabril · X

RT @RubinPsyc: New "umbrella review" consolidates the results of 27 reviews of the association between social media use and well-being that…

Jan 9, 2022 · 5 shares · 607 followers View post →
Mark Rubin
@RubinPsyc · X

RT @RubinPsyc: New "umbrella review" consolidates the results of 27 reviews of the association between social media use and well-being that…

Jan 9, 2022 · 5 shares · 3,148 followers View post →
Bogdan Cocoș
@BogdanDMCocos · X

RT @RubinPsyc: New "umbrella review" consolidates the results of 27 reviews of the association between social media use and well-being that…

Jan 9, 2022 · 5 shares · 111 followers View post →
Mark Rubin
@RubinPsyc · X

New "umbrella review" consolidates the results of 27 reviews of the association between social media use and well-being that were published from 2019 to August 2021. Publisher: https://t.co/ZW9KpmOOQQ Open access preprint: https://t.co/YC9N6K86Yr https://t.co/DqxMiKQYDL

Jan 8, 2022 · 14 likes · 5 shares · 3,148 followers View post →