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September 21, 2025Open Access

Diverse Platforms, Diverse Effects: Evidence From a 100-Day Study on Social Media and Adolescent Mental Health

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AWAmber van der WalIBIne BeyensLJLoes Janssen

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Overview

Analysis uncovers varied effects of social media on self-esteem and well-being in adolescents, suggesting tailored interventions.

Key Points

  • Sixty percent of adolescents experienced consistently negative mental health effects from social media.
  • Thirteen point six percent showed both positive and negative impacts across different mental health dimensions.
  • The study analyzed 44,211 daily diaries of 479 adolescents, providing comprehensive insights over 100 days.
  • Findings indicate significant platform-specific effects, notably negative impacts from TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram.

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Wal et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d43a06713b0b5dfea7a3cdhttps://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/qe9rn_v2
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