A UCSF study involving nearly 12,000 children and adolescents found a significant correlation between rising social media use and increased depressive symptoms between ages 9 and 13. While higher levels of depression do not predict future social media use, this suggests a one-directional influence. Health experts warn of the mental health risks posed by frequent social media engagement, particularly for young users. Factors like sleep deprivation and cyberbullying may play a role, prompting calls for cautious engagement with social media.
Higher social media usage could be linked to increased rates of depression among young adolescents, according to a new study published Wednesday by researchers at UCSF.
While the study conducted by Nagata and his team does not provide a specific explanation for why depression has a positive correlation with increased social media use, they pointed to a variety of potential factors.
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