Problematic Social Media Use in Adolescents and Young Adults: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Technology is ever evolving, with more and more diverse activities becoming possible on screen-based devices. However, participating in a heavy screen-based lifestyle may come at a cost. Our hypothesis was that problematic social media use increased the prevalence of mental health outcomes.

This study seeks to systematically examine problematic social media use in youth and its association with symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress.