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Social media may increase risk of depression
Using a couple of social media platforms may be all right, but being in the network of a broader range of social media outlets may put you at an increased risk of depression and anxiety, warns a new study.
​New York: Using a couple of social media platforms may be all right, but being in the network of a broader range of social media outlets may put you at an increased risk of depression and anxiety, warns a new study.
The researchers found that people who report using seven to 11 social media platforms had more than three times the risk of depression and anxiety than their peers who use zero to two platforms, even after adjusting for the total time spent on social media overall.
Multitasking, as would happen when switching between platforms, is known to be related to poor cognitive and mental health outcomes.
The distinct set of unwritten rules, cultural assumptions and idiosyncrasies of each platform are increasingly difficult to navigate when the number of platforms used rises, which could lead to negative mood and emotions.
Moreover, there is more opportunity to commit a social media faux pas when using multiple platforms, which can lead to repeated embarrassments.
