Front Public Health February 2022 PMID 35118039

Social Media Use and Its Associations With Mental Health 9 Months After the COVID-19 Outbreak: A Cross-National Study.

Hilde Thygesen, Tore Bonsaksen, Mariyana Schoultz, Mary Ruffolo, Janni Leung, Daicia Price, Amy Østertun Geirdal

Mentions

25
Peak: 4 in Jan 2022
across 6 sources since Dec 2021

Extended reach

22,898
potential audience

Total likes

14

Video views

251

Mentions per month

Dec 2021 – Nov 2025

Where it's discussed

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reveal a strong interest in the research, with posts referencing the study’s focus on motives like entertainment and loneliness reduction while noting their association with poorer mental health outcomes; the tone and references to collaborative research and public health highlight its significance and potential influence in shaping social media use guidelines.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions agree that the study highlights important connections between social media motives and mental health, emphasizing that using social media for entertainment and loneliness reduction correlates with poorer mental health outcomes.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions show high interest, as evidenced by references to the specific study and its implications for mental health awareness during crises, using phrases like 'new research' and 'significant findings.'

EngagementHigh engagement

The posts demonstrate deep engagement by citing the methodology, such as cross-national data, and discussing the practical implications, which indicates thoughtful analysis.

ImpactHigh impact

Participants highlight the potential for this research to influence public health policies and social media habits, suggesting the findings could have broad societal impact, especially during ongoing or future crises.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examined how social media use relates to mental health nine months after the COVID-19 outbreak across four countries, finding that certain motives like seeking entertainment and reducing loneliness are linked to poorer mental health, while using social media for maintaining relationships is linked to better mental health.
  • Increased daily time spent on social media generally correlates with worse mental health, and social media behaviors explained a significant part of the differences in mental health outcomes.
  • The results suggest that guiding public social media use—focusing on healthy motives—could help prevent and manage mental health issues related to social media, especially during ongoing or future crises.]

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Caleb Tukahiirwa
@tucaleb · X

A 2022 cross-national online survey of the US, UK, Australia & Norway found that using #socialmedia for entertainment or to decrease loneliness during the pandemic was associated with poorer #mentalhealth https://t.co/fPvywKMwCm #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

May 6, 2022 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 236 followers View post →
Frontiers - Public Health
@FrontPubHealth · X

New Research: Social Media Use and Its Associations With Mental Health 9 Months After the COVID-19 Outbreak: A Cross-National Study: Background The covid-19 pandemic has impacted the health and well-being of millions across… https://t.co/kheKWEOA45 #PublicHealth #HealthForAll

Jan 18, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 5,071 followers View post →
Mental Health Bot
@MentalHealthBo5 · X

RT @tucaleb: A 2022 cross-national online survey of the US, UK, Australia & Norway found that using #socialmedia for entertainment or to de…

May 6, 2022 · 2 shares · 12,682 followers View post →
UQPsych
@UQPsych · X

RT @jannileung: New study on Social Media Use and Mental Health 9 Months since COVID-19: A four-country research collaboration Hilde Thyge…

Jan 18, 2022 · 1 share · 2,602 followers View post →
ScienceSaves
@ScienceSavesOrg · X

Studies show that the motives behind #socialmedia use can indicate mental health status. Those with poorer #mentalhealth use it to ease loneliness and provide entertainment, while healthier people use it for personal contact and maintaining relationships. https://t.co/hlSbh9TSIp

Dec 22, 2021 · 1,132 followers View post →
Janni Leung
@jannileung · X

New study on Social Media Use and Mental Health 9 Months since COVID-19: A four-country research collaboration Hilde Thygesen, Tore Bonsaksen, Mariyana Schoultz, Mary Ruffolo, Janni Leung, Daicia Price and Amy Østertun Geirdal @UQPsych https://t.co/XQ6uoxRBQK https://t.co/11sgx8ACc0

Jan 18, 2022 · 1 share · 422 followers View post →

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RACHEAL KISAKYE
@KISAQUE7 · X

RT @tucaleb: A 2022 cross-national online survey of the US, UK, Australia & Norway found that using #socialmedia for entertainment or to de…

May 6, 2022 · 2 shares · 79 followers View post →
Mental Health Bot
@MentalHealthBo5 · X

RT @tucaleb: A 2022 cross-national online survey of the US, UK, Australia & Norway found that using #socialmedia for entertainment or to de…

May 6, 2022 · 2 shares · 12,682 followers View post →
Caleb Tukahiirwa
@tucaleb · X

A 2022 cross-national online survey of the US, UK, Australia & Norway found that using #socialmedia for entertainment or to decrease loneliness during the pandemic was associated with poorer #mentalhealth https://t.co/fPvywKMwCm #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

May 6, 2022 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 236 followers View post →
UQPsych
@UQPsych · X

RT @jannileung: New study on Social Media Use and Mental Health 9 Months since COVID-19: A four-country research collaboration Hilde Thyge…

Jan 18, 2022 · 1 share · 2,602 followers View post →
Janni Leung
@jannileung · X

New study on Social Media Use and Mental Health 9 Months since COVID-19: A four-country research collaboration Hilde Thygesen, Tore Bonsaksen, Mariyana Schoultz, Mary Ruffolo, Janni Leung, Daicia Price and Amy Østertun Geirdal @UQPsych https://t.co/XQ6uoxRBQK https://t.co/11sgx8ACc0

Jan 18, 2022 · 1 share · 422 followers View post →
Patent Masks Research & Development
@PatentMasks · X

RT @FrontPubHealth: New Research: Social Media Use and Its Associations With Mental Health 9 Months After the COVID-19 Outbreak: A Cross-Na…

Jan 18, 2022 · 1 share · 264 followers View post →
Frontiers - Public Health
@FrontPubHealth · X

New Research: Social Media Use and Its Associations With Mental Health 9 Months After the COVID-19 Outbreak: A Cross-National Study: Background The covid-19 pandemic has impacted the health and well-being of millions across… https://t.co/kheKWEOA45 #PublicHealth #HealthForAll

Jan 18, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 5,071 followers View post →
ScienceSaves
@ScienceSavesOrg · X

Studies show that the motives behind #socialmedia use can indicate mental health status. Those with poorer #mentalhealth use it to ease loneliness and provide entertainment, while healthier people use it for personal contact and maintaining relationships. https://t.co/hlSbh9TSIp

Dec 22, 2021 · 1,132 followers View post →
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