The Effect Of Social Media On Anxiety In Young Adults

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Long-term social media use significantly increases anxiety, especially with passive consumption.
Key metrics indicate that fear of missing out and fear of negative evaluation compound anxiety symptoms.
This observational analysis assesses user engagement patterns and emotional responses across several platforms.
The findings suggest a need for interventions to mitigate anxiety effects linked to social media usage.

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Analysis reveals social media use increases anxiety in young adults, highlighting roles of FoMO and FNE.

Kaushal Sikka (2025) studied this question.

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