The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health: An Analysis of the Effects on Anxiety, Depression, and Sleep Disorders in Adolescents and Young Adults

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Social media, Mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Sleep disorders, Digital literacy, Psychological well-being

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Rafadi Khan Khayru
Airlangga University
Fayola Issalillah
Maulana Malik Ibrahim State Islamic University of Malang, Indonesia

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Social media has become an integral part of modern life, especially for adolescents and young adults. While it offers various benefits, such as ease of communication and access to information, social media use is also associated with negative impacts on mental health. This study aims to analyze the influence of social media on psychological well-being, particularly in the aspects of anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders. The method used in this research is a literature study by reviewing various previous studies related to the impact of social media on mental health. The results showed that factors such as social comparison, cyberbullying, social media addiction, and fear of missing out (FoMO) contribute to increased levels of anxiety and depression in users. Excessive screen exposure also negatively affects sleep quality, which in turn worsens the overall state of mental health. These findings emphasize the need for greater awareness to use social media wisely. Various mitigation strategies, such as digital literacy, limits on the use of social media, and stricter regulation of digital platforms, can help reduce these negative impacts. A better understanding of the relationship between social media and mental health can help individuals as well as society to utilize technology more healthily and productively.

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Vol 2 No 1 (2022): Journal of Social Science Studies (JOS3)

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Khayru, R. K., & Issalillah, F. (2022). The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health: An Analysis of the Effects on Anxiety, Depression, and Sleep Disorders in Adolescents and Young Adults. Journal of Social Science Studies, 2(1), 95-102. https://jos3journals.id/index.php/jos3/article/view/83

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