Tag Archives: Mental Health

Research Proposal: The Correlation of Social Media and Decreased Mental Health

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For my research proposal I decided to look into the possible correlation between social media usage and negative mental health symptoms in young adults. Due to the fast paced growth of technology and social media, access to the Internet is widespread across the globe. Technology is being used in every aspect of our lives and … Continue reading Research Proposal: The Correlation of Social Media and Decreased Mental Health →

Negative Effects of Social Media on Mental Health

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As we know, the usage of social media has skyrocketed in recent years. Social media has numerous benefits but although it has its strengths with keeping us interconnected with friends and family, informed about the latest world news, entertained, etc. it also has introduced negative impacts and habits in our lives. In this study, I … Continue reading Negative Effects of Social Media on Mental Health →

Limiting Screen Time and Improving Mental Health While Using Instagram

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As the documented use of social media continues to climb, so have concerns surrounding its effect on mental health. To avoid potential negative implications with the use of social media it is important to monitor the amount of time on social media and what motivates individuals to continue to use it. My study hopes to … Continue reading Limiting Screen Time and Improving Mental Health While Using Instagram →

The Effects of Social Media on Mental Health

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  Research Proposal Flow Chart Introduction: In my introduction I will start by introducing the main purpose of my research proposal. I will discuss that within the recent years there has been a significant increase in technology and social media usage in our everyday lives and while this has often been seen as a positive, … Continue reading The Effects of Social Media on Mental Health →

Social Media and its Negative Impact on Individuals

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  Hypothesis: Increased use of social media leads to a negative impact on individuals’ mental health, decline in productivity and a lack in sense of self. Outline Introduction In this section, firstly I will elaborate briefly on how social media usage has evolved throughout the years and expand how it currently affects our society. I … Continue reading Social Media and its Negative Impact on Individuals →

Final Research on the Impact of Social Media on Mental Health

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  When the semester started, my original research idea was to research how the recent rise in technology and the widespread adoption of social media may have an impact on individual’s mental health. While this is still the focus of my research proposal, I have refined the topic to looking at how social media use … Continue reading Final Research on the Impact of Social Media on Mental Health →

Secondary Search: Getting all of the right sources

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  Research Topic: The relationship between the amount of time spent on social media and mental health Search 1 Database Used: Communication and Mass Media Complete Search Parameters: Full Text Search: Materialism AND Happiness Total Articles: 11 Relevant Articles: 10 APA Format: Mendelson, A., & Bolls, P. (2003). Emotional effects of advertising on young adults … Continue reading Secondary Search: Getting all of the right sources →