Class
Article
College
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department
English Department
Faculty Mentor
Cree Taylor
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Abstract
There are patterns of discrimination and comparison on social media that contribute to minority groups and females having worse mental health. These teenagers are experiencing depressive symptoms and anxiety as well as body image issues and decreased self-worth. This project aims to evaluate which groups of teenagers have more severe mental health problems because of social media. Research was conducted using library and online databases and evaluating primary and secondary sources. I paid close attention to studies connecting mental health issues with social media use among different groups of teenagers. Through my research, I found that females, LGBTQ+ teens, teenagers of color, and teens living in poverty had the most severe mental health issues due to their use of social media. While social media can be a place to spread positivity, it often has negative consequences for teens. Teenagers of all different backgrounds face severe mental health problems due to social media use.
Location
Logan, UT
Start Date
4-8-2022 12:00 AM
Included in
Social Media's Impact on Mental Health in Teenagers: Evaluating How Different Groups are Affected
Logan, UT
There are patterns of discrimination and comparison on social media that contribute to minority groups and females having worse mental health. These teenagers are experiencing depressive symptoms and anxiety as well as body image issues and decreased self-worth. This project aims to evaluate which groups of teenagers have more severe mental health problems because of social media. Research was conducted using library and online databases and evaluating primary and secondary sources. I paid close attention to studies connecting mental health issues with social media use among different groups of teenagers. Through my research, I found that females, LGBTQ+ teens, teenagers of color, and teens living in poverty had the most severe mental health issues due to their use of social media. While social media can be a place to spread positivity, it often has negative consequences for teens. Teenagers of all different backgrounds face severe mental health problems due to social media use.