The moderating role of age in the relationship between social media use and mental well-being: An analysis of the 2016 General Social Survey

In this study, we examine the relationship by analyzing data from the 2016 General Social Survey (GSS). We show that, overall, the number of SNSs one uses is positively related to respondents reporting that they have felt like they were going to have a nervous breakdown. While this relationship is positive for respondents 30 years old and older, it is negative for those who are 18–29 years olds.

Source: Computers in Human Behavior - April 25, 2018 Category: Information Technology Source Type: research