Is There a Need to Modify Existing Coping Scales to Include Using Electronic Media for Coping in Young People?

Browsing to Breathe: Social Media for Stress Reduction

“…This type of finding provides a greater insight into the role of SM and how it can aid users given their current usage strategies. A multitude of papers have been written about real-life coping, however no theories re-evaluate coping models which incorporate the rise in digital usage and SM by young people, despite its popularity [23,29]. We argue that it should not be claimed that SM only causes stress given these results, but further work is required to determine the intricacies that surround SM usage and wellness for self-empowerment.…”

“…'Stress' and 'Coping' have evolved throughout the years and there is a need to understand the influence of SM for wellness and stress reduction, balancing the research that establishes a negative stance towards SM. Further, research [12,18,23] suggests that technology and the Internet play an important role in coping, and thus should be explored extensively. The literature discussed [2,23] demonstrates that the digital era has created challenges and opportunities, i.e.…”

“…Further, research [12,18,23] suggests that technology and the Internet play an important role in coping, and thus should be explored extensively. The literature discussed [2,23] demonstrates that the digital era has created challenges and opportunities, i.e. increased availability to hi-speed Wi-Fi and data connections, which provide ease of communication and SM usage.…”

“…Society is increasingly observing the incorporation of technology using mobile applications and other self-management techniques, although research is relatively limited [25]. The literature notes that technology has its place in helping society and disapproves of those who say that technology and science cannot be combined 'The way a person copes with stress is an important mediator of the stress response and outcome' [18,23]. There are several ways in which technology may be a way that people are dealing with stress, thus it is important to explore these indicators in light of the dangers of chronic stress.…”

“…These findings are a good basis for follow-up interventions which can identify SM themes associated with each question on the WAYS scale. Moreover, this could aid evaluation of relevant questions which could lead to the creation of a specific SM Coping Scale -an intervention that [23] identifies the need for.…”