THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON MENTAL HEALTH: UNDERSTANDING STIGMATIZATION AND PERCEPTIONS

Abstract

Through an emphasis on both active and passive participation on sites like Facebook, the study (a literature review) looks at how social media usage affects people's mental health. It looks at how unpleasant emotions like jealously and social comparison are related to passive use, which is defined as scrolling without engagement. On the other side, more subjective well-being is linked to active participation that includes contact and connection-building. The research looks at how social comparison theory could help to comprehend these dynamics and emphasizes how important upward comparisons are to self-esteem. Awareness of selective self-presentation should be raised, as should good coping strategies and healthy social media practices. The authors advises that further study be done to determine the long-term consequences and provide efficient treatments.

Keywords: social media, passive usage, active engagement, mental well-being, social comparison, self-esteem, coping mechanisms, selective self-presentation, intervention strategies, stigmatization.

Year Manuscript Completed

Spring 2024

Senior Project Advisor

Dr.Jordan

Degree Awarded

Bachelor of Integrated Studies Degree

Field of Study

Communications

Document Type

Thesis - Murray State Access only

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