September 10, 2025HealthcareOpen Access

A Scoping Review of the Use and Determinants of Social Media Among College Students

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Scoping review identifies social media determinants and mental health issues in college students, suggesting integrated approaches.

Problematic social media use is linked to increased mental health issues, including anxiety and depression.
A total of 22 studies on college students were included, with a strong association between social media overuse and emotional distress.
The research followed PRISMA-ScR guidelines and utilized databases such as MEDLINE, CINAHL, and ERIC.
There is a call for more longitudinal studies and contemporary theoretical frameworks to better understand social media use.

Fatima et al. (2025) studied this question.

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