A 2025 study explored the detrimental effects of social media on the well-being of teens and emerging adults, corroborating the belief that excessive use harms mental health. The research conducted by Mikami, Khalis, and Karasavva tested two approaches: abstinence from social media and reframing training that encouraged meaningful use of social networks. Both strategies effectively reduced negative feelings linked to social media use, with reframing, in particular, showing notable improvements in participants' reported well-being over a six-week period.
Social media can lead people to compare themselves to others, increasing loneliness and decreasing well-being, especially for teens and emerging adults.
The researchers tested two strategies: an abstinence approach and a reframing approach, both of which helped to improve well-being outcomes among participants.
Participants in the reframing group were encouraged to focus on creating connections rather than comparing their lives, leading to better mental health outcomes.
The study demonstrated that educational tutorials about social media's impact can effectively mitigate negative behavioral trends associated with its use.
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