The earliest studies related to social media use and depression began to appear around 2013. The previous studies primarily focused on social media envy, the length of time spent on social media, the use of Facebook or any other social site and their effects on depression.
However due to the complexity of depression, it is difficult to pinpoint a single causal factor because there are an abundant amount of social media related variables that could potentially have an effect on an individual’s level of depression. So, in today's time, can we say social media is the primary culprit for depression in people?
I would be obliged if you could please put in your valuable views on the same.
Thanks.
Dear Sahar
Yes, in many cases you can put or regard the social media as the primary cluprit cause for depression , that were may presence (outcome) with variants of interfaced and interacted factors that lead to a big problems which is finally fate with depression.
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Naseer Amukhtar
Respected Naseer Almukhtar Sir,
Yes, I have read many cases of children and adolescents who have been bullied on social media, which in turn leads to them to depression. I agree with you in entirety.
Thank you for your wise answer.
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I agree with Prof. Naseer. In many cases, Yes. Social media can be demoralizing for both the young and old when expectations are not met causing various degrees of depression.
Yes, veritable Dickson Adom Sir.
I agree with your point of view.
Thank you for your contribution.
Regards,
Yes, it is true that social networking sites have helped to depress people. Especially that the real communication is the real mixing and discussion in forums, theaters, universities and travel.
Yes, I agree with you Mhsen Alwan Mohamned Sir.
Thank you for your wise contribution.
Regards,
Social media may be a part of reasons for depression. But I think that the environment surrounding the individual play a main role of directly affects for depression
My limited knowledge of the subject leads me to believe that depression existed way before social media. When someone feels abandoned, it may become a source of depression.
It's important to develop strategies for addressing positive and potentially negative outcomes from the growth in the use of social media.
I think that depression (deliberately using lower case) is a relationship to environment and life and certainly too much time on media will cause people to feel apathetic and disconnected. Whether that is Depression is another matter.
Does too much time on RG make people depressed?
The amount of time users spend on social networks is directly proportional to their likelihood of getting depressed.
Dear Sahar Qazi,
I think yes. Please have a look at these useful RG links.
https://www.researchgate.net/post/How_is_social_media_technology_affecting_the_rising_teenage_depression_rates_and_teenage_suicide
Article Effects of Social Media on Mental Health: A Review
Article Social networking sites and mental health: A review
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Good luck!
Social networks have become an essential part of communication between people. It is important for doctors who deal with young people to direct them to use these networks in a positive and balanced way and to inform them of the misuse of their use. "
A study was conducted in the United States. The study found that the average use of social networks among participants is 61 minutes per day, and that the average number of visits to their accounts on different networks is 30 times a week.
It is also insecure than depression, often to social networks in an attempt to compensate for what they lack. However, these social networks expose the pathogenic situation, which increases their use of those networks.
I believe that the vision of the status of others and their various feelings on the social media may feel envy and belief that others live a happier and successful life. " Engagement in some activities are meaningless on social networks leading to a sense of person who is lost.
Agreed. Social media creates depression for any age of people.
It is misuse and overuse that causes depression, but technology and social media are a qualitative leap in our lives and their usefulness is great, but we need a culture of correct use.
Of course, the news and media of the effects on the psychological human and has caused a psychological condition and lead to depression
No I don’t think so Social Media is the Real cause of Depression in Most Patient cases. On the other hand Social media is a top platform for market research and decision-making process. Some of the most popular social media websites are Baidu Tieba, Facebook (and its associated Facebook Messenger), Google+, Myspace, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Snapchat, Tumblr, Twitter, Viber, VK, WeChat, Weibo, WhatsApp, and Wikia. The Different Types Of Social Media Platforms To Serve Ads:
Social networking (Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+).
Microblogging (Twitter, Tumblr).
Photo sharing (Instagram, Snapchat, Pinterest).
Video sharing (YouTube, Facebook Live, Periscope, Vimeo).
Billions of people use social media for learning, marketing, shopping and decision making. Now when they use social media, they create and generate data that enables data analysts to do the analysis on the related subject. Social media is becoming an integral part of life online as social websites and applications proliferate. Most traditional online media include social components, such as comment fields for users. In business, social media is used to market products, promote brands, connect to current customers and foster new business. Social media marketing helps to validate your brand. A company's social media presence, when done correctly, tells consumers that their brand is active and focused on thriving communication with consumers. ... Social media marketing has the power to increase customer loyalty. In today's society, the use of social media has become a necessary daily activity. Social media is typically used for social interaction and access to news and information, and decision making. It is a valuable communication tool with others locally and worldwide, as well as to share, create, and spread information. Social media plays an important role in every student's life. It is easier and convenient to access information, provide information and communicate via social media. Teachers and students are connected to each other and can make good use of these platforms for the working of their education.
Here are some of the top benefits of social media for branding:
- Increase Brand Awareness. ...
- Improve Brand Loyalty. ...
- Build Brand Equity. ...
- Humanize Your Brand. ...
- Stay Top of Mind With Your Customers. ...
- Establish Your Brand as an Authority & Thought Leader. ...
- Reputation Management. ...
- Boost Customer Engagement.
While some may be addicted to their social media networks, it is one of the best ways to stay informed. Major news outlets, corporations and persons of interest use social media to deliver messages to the masses. ... Using social media allows teens to follow organizations and causes that they believe in. Social networking is the use of internet-based social media programs to make connections with friends, family, classmates, customers and clients. Social networking can occur for social purposes, business purposes or both through sites such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Classmates.com and Yelp.
BAD Effects:
Yet social media can also have a range of negative effects on teenagers, which include:
- Brain Development: ...
- Privacy & Reputation: ...
- Body Image & Self-Esteem. ...
- Sexual Behaviour. ...
- Sleep. ... Social Skills. ...
- Mental Health Problems.
10 Disadvantages of Social Networking:
- Lacks Emotional Connection. ...
- Gives People a License to be Hurtful. ...
- Decreases Face-to-Face Communication Skills. ...
- Conveys Inauthentic Expression of Feelings. ...
- Diminishes Understanding and Thoughtfulness. ...
- Causes Face-to-Face Interactions to Feel Disconnected. ...
- Facilitates Laziness.
Pros of Social Networking:
- Ability to connect to other people all over the world. ...
- Easy and instant communication. ...
- Real-time news and information discovery. ...
- Great opportunities for business owners. ...
- General fun and enjoyment. ...
- Information overwhelm. ...
- Privacy issues. ...
- Social peer pressure and cyber bullying.
Computers have both advantages and disadvantages. On one hand, they allow us to access the wealth of information that is available on the internet. They also allow us to analyze massive amounts of data very quickly, saving both time and money. One of the overwhelming advantages of the computer lies in its very necessity. Computer technology and use is of critical importance. Its ability for communication and storing data would represent another advantage. If connected to the internet, its ability to obtain resources would be another attribute. Computers are used to control large and small machines which in the past were controlled by humans. They are also in homes, where they are used for things such as listening to music, reading the news and writing. Modern computers are electronic computer hardware.
It clearly demonstrates that there are more Advantages than Disadvantages of Social Media and it makes our life easier. Regards
Too many perspectives make it very easy to frame an opinion.
I am thankful to all of you for your contributions. I have studied many cases, many reports where social media has a direct role in depressing today's children and youth. In adults, the cases of getting depressed because of social media usage is less.
It is my personal thought that anything in excess is bad. Social media is both a boon & a bane for our society. It completely depends on us as to how we utilize it.
Our ancestors didn't have the opportunity to employ social media in their lives, yet, they used to be very "SOCIAL" when compared to us. Hanging out with friends & family, playing games, watching T.V. together, eating together, etc.., all such activities made them social and metamorphised their persona into compassionate ones.
We, on the other hand, are all the time on our phones/laptops, conversing via text messages, Whatsapp, FB, and what not, but, all this is VIRTUAL. I am not saying socializing has to be in person always, but, talking face-to-face is much more warmer and empathetic when compared to talking over phones!
Anyhow, thank you Qasim Mohammed Hussein , Amir W. Al-Khafaji , Hassan Nima , Doha M Al Saffar , Stanley Wilkin , Saif Hosam Raheem , Dhyaa Allban , Arvind Singh , Sivanathan Sivaruban , Ali. Jaafar , Mhsen Alwan Mohamned , Dennis Mazur , Manar Joundy , Luay Abdulwahid Shihab , Paul Olusegun Bankole , Ahsan Siddiqui , Batool Ghali , D. Mishra
, for your wise and very captivating answers.I am also thankful to people whose name (if any) I missed to mention here. Your answers are really useful.
Thanks
Best Regards,
Please also see the following links.
Article Social Networking Sites, Depression, and Anxiety: A Systematic Review
Article The interplay between Facebook use, social comparison, envy,...
https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007%2Fs40894-017-0053-4.pdf
https://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/handle/2027.42/91787/teagues.pdf%3Bjsessionid%3D54D9C4840A222BE3BC872759526DD306?sequence%3D1
http://eprints.lancs.ac.uk/82192/1/BakerManuscript_v2.pdf
https://www.csus.edu/faculty/m/fred.molitor/docs/social%20networking%20and%20depression.pdf
Mean causes of depression are due to the use of Facebook and social networking
Social media is not the only cause for depression but does contribute to depression.
Social networking can be an important cause of silence and isolation because it isolates the person from his or her family environment and makes him live alone. Communication with the world only through this network may lead to autism and thus the difficulty of living with his family and environment, which causes many people to commit suicide. As a result of this isolation from society.
Absolutely, Arben J Salihu
, Sir. I agree. Depression is not new, but has been observed since the past ages. But, with the rise of technology, we have devastated our own life. I don't think anyone would even think of surviving without the internet for a single day!This tech-savvy nature of our generation is to be blamed for the rise in percentages of depression in people.
Social media may be a part of reasons for depression. But I think that the environment surrounding the individual play a main role of directly affects for depression
More often social networking due to dialogues between people causes nervousness and anger leads to apathy
Veritable, Qasim Mohammed Hussein sir. I agree.
Thank you for your valuable answer. :)
Best regards,
Excessive use of social media can surely cause depression in people.
I agree with most of the discussions that social media can be one of the most influential sources of depression for many people. Chatting, indifferences, disputes on the net, hackers, may lead to frustration and depression for many people.
Social media can be a dangerous source for sadness and depression in for so many in the whole world. There mah be diffrences abou many issues on the net . People may exchange information to blackmail or threaten some other people who become very weak psycologically and cannot defend thmeselves properly .These actions will always result in horror unhappiness and depression. Therfore , despite the merits the social media provide for people it cab be a source of agony and depression
My answer is emphatically no. On the contrary, the social media is by far the biggest single source of relief, empowerment, steam outlets, promotion, freedom of expression, opportunities, collaboration and cooperation, distress call, or networking to individuals (including the WH in DC Washington), families,groups, institutions, organizations, associations, states or countries, as well as regions and global bodies like the UN system.
There is a lot more to be shared on the subject. Like everything else on earth, social media also have the ups and downs that cause a lot of distress to some people like myself. I tend to cry very often secretly when I see images or news of extreme violence or killings taking place in some parts of the society, wild floods or deluge of water submerging people or their property, domestic violence mainly perpetuated against women, child brides, so-called honour killings, disasters including accidents, brutal regimes violating the rights of their citizens, the ugly outputs of racism, and suicides, among others.
Social media have helped to raise awareness of these dark side of life and many steps have been take to address them, in most cases. Most if not all these problems could have been worse without any exposures from the social media. That is why dictatorial governments have resorted to shutting them down while they do their dirty things like violating human rights and basic freedoms of citizens or people in thier own states.
I think the findings of the research was consistent with the objectives of the research which was focusing on social and depression. It will be a balance study if the research team could compare the benefits of social media with the situation without social media. Besides, access to the internet or freedom of information is now a human right issue.
I surely welcome this study, but honest impression is that it is totally or completely asymmetrical, wrong, originally bias, unbalanced or subjective, seriously misguided, or ready for objective revision. I wish to appreciate this contribution and rest my case here for now.
No, no, no that would be carrying analysis of social media negatives too far.
It can't be the primary culprit. It can definitely cause depression at a secondary level.
Social media has both the positive and negative impact. It could also cause depression
It is possible for social media to cause depression. But i do not agree it is the primary culprit for depression in people.
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