Social media use, risk behavior engagement, and mental health among middle adolescents in the Caribbean

Social media use, risk behavior engagement, and mental health among middle adolescents in the Caribbean

Abstract Background Social media plays a pivotal role in adolescents’ lives. Social media encounters, including online risk behaviors, may influence real-world risk behaviors and mental health. This study explored the magnitude and patterns of social media use, risk behaviors, and mental health amon...

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Main Authors: Deogwoon Kim, Riley Magane, Maxwell Poitier, Julia Kuang, Ava Wang, Richard Adderley, Lynette Deveaux
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Adolescents
Social media
Risk behavior
Online risks
Cyberbullying
Mental health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-23646-8
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