Teenagers` using social media at night causes the effect of depression due to they are feeling alone and not sleeping ,not interest on eating,Nighttime social media users most vulnerable
The researchers found that teenagers who used social media and had high emotional investment in social media had poorer sleep quality, lower self-esteem and higher rates of anxiety and depression than teenagers who were less emotionally invested in social media.
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Explaining why this might be, Dr. Woods told MNT that "there is pressure to be available 24/7 and not responding to posts or texts immediately can increase anxiety. Also, [there is] anxiety around 'missing out.'"
The suggestion is that the pressure teenagers feel around social media can cause anxiety and depression, which may lead to poor sleep quality, exacerbating the problem.
Commenting on the overall findings, Dr. Woods says:
"While overall social media use impacts on sleep quality, those who log on at night appear to be particularly affected. This may be mostly true of individuals who are highly emotionally invested. This means we have to think about how our kids use social media, in relation to time for switching off."
To better understand the reasons for the link between social media use and wellbeing, the team says further research is required.