FROM BEHIND THE SOCIAL MEDIA SCENE TO MENTAL HEALTH AND TRAFFICKING
Session
Psychology
Description
Introduction: Social media has become an inevitable part of our lives, accompanying us in the hustle and bustle of our daily routines and engaging people of all ages. It is commonly acknowledged that young people make up the majority of social media users. The frequent use of social media among young individuals can lead to anxiety, depression, and stress.
Aim of work : To provide some possible explanations and offer literature for individuals at risk of this addiction.
Materials and Methods: A study was conducted with over 100 participants who completed a questionnaire available on Google Forms, accessible online to a wide range of individuals across different platforms.
Results and Discussion: The surveyed population consisted of 42% males and 57% females, all of Albanian ethnicity. The majority of respondents in this group admitted to spending more than 7 hours on social networks, representing 52% of the individuals. They also acknowledged that social media usage is negatively affecting people's relationships.
Conclusion: The research results have shown a significant negative impact of social media on mental health.
Keywords:
social networks, addiction, mental healthTop of Form
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-550-95-6
Location
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
Start Date
28-10-2023 8:00 AM
End Date
29-10-2023 6:00 PM
DOI
10.3107/ubt-ic.2023.26
Recommended Citation
Bilalli, Mirlinde and Gashi, Elmedina, "FROM BEHIND THE SOCIAL MEDIA SCENE TO MENTAL HEALTH AND TRAFFICKING" (2023). UBT International Conference. 4.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/IC/PSYY/4
FROM BEHIND THE SOCIAL MEDIA SCENE TO MENTAL HEALTH AND TRAFFICKING
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
Introduction: Social media has become an inevitable part of our lives, accompanying us in the hustle and bustle of our daily routines and engaging people of all ages. It is commonly acknowledged that young people make up the majority of social media users. The frequent use of social media among young individuals can lead to anxiety, depression, and stress.
Aim of work : To provide some possible explanations and offer literature for individuals at risk of this addiction.
Materials and Methods: A study was conducted with over 100 participants who completed a questionnaire available on Google Forms, accessible online to a wide range of individuals across different platforms.
Results and Discussion: The surveyed population consisted of 42% males and 57% females, all of Albanian ethnicity. The majority of respondents in this group admitted to spending more than 7 hours on social networks, representing 52% of the individuals. They also acknowledged that social media usage is negatively affecting people's relationships.
Conclusion: The research results have shown a significant negative impact of social media on mental health.