How do Norwegian adolescents experience the role of social media in relation to mental health and well-being: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

During the last decade, social media has permeated most parts of society. Adolescents are particularly active users of social media, and their use has been suggested as a contributing factor to mental health issues in this group. Quantitative studies have found associations between the frequency and/or duration of social media use and more mental health issues. However, most studies are cross-sectional and the identified associations are weak and of questionable practical significance. The aim of this study was to investigate adolescents' lived experiences of using social media, focusing on both negative and positive aspects, using a qualitative approach. Qualitative research enables in-depth explorations of the experiences of individuals, nuance quantitative findings, a

SUBMITTER: Hjetland GJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8120824 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature