A scoping review of social media in child, adolescents and young adults: research findings in depression, anxiety and other clinical challenges.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Social media and other technologies are reshaping communication and health.

Aims

This review addresses the relationship between social media use, behavioural health conditions and psychological well-being for youth aged <25 years.

Method

A scoping review of 11 literature databases from 2000 to 2020 explored research studies in youth in five areas: clinical depression and anxiety, quantitative use, social media mode, engagement and qualitative dimensions and health and well-being.

Results

Out of 2820 potential literature references, 140 met the inclusion criteria. The foci were clinical depression and anxiety disorders (n = 78), clinical challenges (e.g. suicidal ideation, cyberbullying) (n = 34) and psychological well-being (n =

SUBMITTER: Hilty DM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10594088 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature