Impact of Social Media on Social Anxiety: A Systematic Review

Dobrean, Anca; Păsărelu, Costina-Ruxandra

doi:10.5772/65188

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“…Recent accounts suggest that levels of social anxiety may be rising. Studies have indicated that greater social media usage, increased digital connectivity and visibility, and more options for non-face-to-face communication are associated with higher levels of social anxiety [32][33][34][35]. The mechanism underpinning these associations remains unclear, though studies have suggested individuals with social anxiety favour the relative 'safety' of online interactions [32,36].…”

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Social anxiety in young people: A prevalence study in seven countries

2020

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Social anxiety is a fast-growing phenomenon which is thought to disproportionately affect young people. In this study, we explore the prevalence of social anxiety around the world using a self-report survey of 6,825 individuals (male = 3,342, female = 3,428, other = 55), aged 16-29 years (M = 22.84, SD = 3.97), from seven countries selected for their cultural and economic diversity: Brazil, China, Indonesia, Russia, Thailand, US, and Vietnam. The respondents completed the Social Interaction Anxiety Scale (SIAS). The global prevalence of social anxiety was found to be significantly higher than previously reported, with more than 1 in 3 (36%) respondents meeting the threshold criteria for having Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD). Prevalence and severity of social anxiety symptoms did not differ between sexes but varied as a function of age, country, work status, level of education, and whether an individual lived in an urban or rural location. Additionally, 1 in 6 (18%) perceived themselves as not having social anxiety, yet still met or exceeded the threshold for SAD. The data indicate that social anxiety is a concern for young adults around the world, many of whom do not recognise the difficulties they may experience. A large number of young people may be experiencing substantial disruptions in functioning and well-being which may be ameliorable with appropriate education and intervention.

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Social anxiety in young people: A prevalence study in seven countries

2020

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“…According to which, socially skilled individuals use online social networking sites to find additional opportunities to interact with others. There is mixed evidence regarding the two hypotheses, as both have received support [72,73].…”

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Media and the role of digital psychiatry in mental health

2019

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The mass media is largely regarded as an integral cogwheel in health service delivery, with a decisive influence on public attitudes. Numerous studies identify connections between media use and negative outcomes such as increased depression, suicide, anxiety, substance use, aggressive behaviour, obesity and eating disorders. Digital tools in psychiatry may promote change and improve health service delivery, augment clinical relationships and influence the dynamic relationship between mass media depictions of mental illness and the publics understanding. Unlike most journalists, who must rely on second-hand accounts, mental health professionals can weigh in directly with their advice, opinions, and expertise on social media, based on direct accounts from patients. ARTICLE HISTORY

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“…Future research could therefore benefit from, for example, examining these a ssociations in aging populations. In the context of longitudinal studies, it is also worth noting that the focus on correlational studies, and dearth of experimental studies, means that we have limited grounds to establish mechanisms (Dobrean & Păsărelu, 2016).…”

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“…of those found such a relationship, although some of the reported relationships were positive whereas others were negative (Dobrean & Păsărelu, 2016). A meta-review of internet use more broadly concluded that social anxiety was not significantly correlated with time spent online overall (Prizant-Passal, Shechner, & Aderka, 2016).…”

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Facebook: Social Uses and Anxiety - A Replication Attempt

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Saxton

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2019

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The relationship between social media use and mental health remains under scrutiny by researchers, policy makers, and the general public. Recently, researchers have addressed whether or not Facebook use is beneficial to people with high social anxiety. The findings from such studies are mixed, in part due to differences in how variables are operationalised. A study by McCord et al (McCord, B., Rodebaugh, T. L., & Levinson, C. A., 2014. Facebook: Social uses and anxiety. Computers in Human Behavior, 34, 23-27) suggested that the inclusion of a new variable, Facebook-centric social anxiety, helps explain the complex relationship between general social anxiety and frequency of usage of socially-interactive Facebook features. We undertook two replication studies (N=202; N=542) of McCord et al (2014), using the original three measures (general social anxiety, frequency of usage of socially-interactive Facebook features, and Facebook-centric social anxiety). Both replication studies corroborated the correlational findings of the original study. We found a significant positive association between general social anxiety and Facebook-centric social anxiety. However, we did not find evidence that general social anxiety and Facebook-centric social anxiety interacted to predict frequency of usage of socially-interactive Facebook features. We discuss the implications for future research on social Facebook use.

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Impact of Social Media on Social Anxiety: A Systematic Review

Cited by 49 publications

References 45 publications

Social anxiety in young people: A prevalence study in seven countries

Social anxiety in young people: A prevalence study in seven countries

Media and the role of digital psychiatry in mental health

Facebook: Social Uses and Anxiety - A Replication Attempt

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