Causal effects of social media use on self-esteem, mindfulness, sleep and emotional well-being: a social media restriction study

Causal effects of social media use on self-esteem, mindfulness, sleep and emotional well-being: a social media restriction study

IntroductionThe question whether social media use (SMU) has a causal influence on mental health sparks a lot of interest. Empirical research to date shows no consensus on the causal effects of SMU on mental well-being. Therefore, the present study assessed if experimentally implemented restrictions...

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Main Authors: Matthias Maerevoet, Marlies Van de Casteele, Eowyn Van de Putte, Dries Debeer, Kristof Hoorelbeke, Maarten Vansteenkiste, Ernst H. W. Koster
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
Subjects:
social media use
social media reduction
self-esteem
sleep
emotional well-being
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1548504/full
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