Background Social media use (SMU) has become highly prevalent in modern society,
especially among young adults. Research has examined how SMU affects well-being, with …

Social network sites are ubiquitous and now constitute a common tool people use to interact
with one another in daily life. Here we review the consequences of interacting with social …

The rise of social media has provoked both optimism about potential societal benefits and
concern about harms such as addiction, depression, and political polarization. In a …

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is likely to enhance the risk of addictive social media use
(SMU) as people spend more time online maintaining connectivity when face-to-face …

For social media users, profile updating and receiving Likes may feel like a reward, and elicit
positive emotions, reinforcing use of the platform. Could this mechanism have …

Background Social media (SM) use is increasing among US young adults, and its
association with mental well‐being remains unclear. This study assessed the association …

An extensive literature shows that social relationships influence psychological well-being,
but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. We test predictions about online …

This review delineates core components of the social media ecosystem, specifying how
online platforms complicate established social psychological effects. We assess four pairs of …

As the use and influence of social networking continues to grow, researchers have begun to
explore its consequences for psychological well-being. Some research suggests that …

The move to university can be difficult for students-a transition often characterised by a risk
of loneliness and poor mental health. Previous work highlights the important role social …