Radiology – Case Series

Opportunity Description

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Introduction:

Social media has become an integral part of the lives of many adolescents. However, concerns have been raised about the potential negative impact of social media on mental health. While some studies have suggested a positive association between social media use and mental health, others have found a negative association. Therefore, there is a need to investigate the effects of social media on mental health in adolescents.

Objectives:

The main objective of this study is to investigate the effects of social media use on mental health in adolescents. Specifically, the study will examine the relationship between social media use and depression, anxiety, and self-esteem in adolescents. The study will also explore the role of social support, social comparison, and online harassment in this relationship.

Methods:

The study will use a mixed-methods design, involving both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis. For the quantitative component, a survey will be administered to a sample of adolescents aged 13-18 years, recruited from schools and community organizations. The survey will include measures of social media use, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, social support, social comparison, and online harassment. Data will be analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and regression analysis. For the qualitative component, in-depth interviews will be conducted with a subsample of participants, selected based on their survey responses. The interviews will explore participants’ experiences of social media use and its impact on their mental health. Data will be analyzed using thematic analysis.

Expected outcomes:

The study is expected to provide insights into the effects of social media on mental health in adolescents. The findings may inform the development of interventions to promote positive mental health among adolescents who use social media. The study may also contribute to the development of guidelines for safe and responsible social media use among adolescents.