scholarly journals A systematic review and meta-analysis of discrepancies between logged and self-reported digital media use

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Douglas A. Parry ◽  
Brittany I. Davidson ◽  
Craig J. R. Sewall ◽  
Jacob T. Fisher ◽  
Hannah Mieczkowski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Digital Media ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Meta Analysis

scholarly journals Measurement Discrepancies Between Logged and Self-Reported Digital Media Use: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Douglas Parry ◽  
Brittany I Davidson ◽  
Craig Sewall ◽  
Jacob T. Fisher ◽  
Hannah Mieczkowski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Digital Media ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Effect Sizes ◽  
Objective Measures ◽  
Valid Index ◽  
Accurate Reflection

The influence of digital media on personal and social well-being is a question of immense public and academic interest. Scholars in this domain often use retrospective self-report measures of the quantity or duration of media use as a proxy for more objective measures, but the validity of these self-report measures remains unclear. Recent advancements in log-based data collection techniques have produced a growing collection of studies indexing both self-reported media use and device-logged measurements. Herein, we report a meta-analysis of this body of research. Based on 104 effect sizes, we found that self-reported media use was only moderately correlated with device-logged measurements, and that these self-report measures were rarely an accurate reflection of logged media use. These results demonstrate that self-reported measures of the quantity or duration of media use are not a valid index of the amount of time people actually spend using media. These findings have serious implications for the study of media use and well- being, suggesting that cautiousness is warranted in drawing conclusions regarding media effects from studies relying solely on self-reported measures of media use.

scholarly journals Social Media Use and Self-Injurious Thoughts and Behaviors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacqueline Nesi ◽  
Taylor A. Burke ◽  
Alexandra Bettis ◽  
Anastacia Kudinova ◽  
Elizabeth C. Thompson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Suicide Attempts ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Medium Effect ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Quantitative Synthesis ◽  
And Behaviors

Despite considerable public and scholarly debate about the role of social media in self-injurious thoughts and behaviors (SITBs), no comprehensive, quantitative synthesis of this literature has previously been undertaken. The current systematic review and meta-analysis examines associations between social media use and SITBs, including suicidal ideation, suicide plans, suicide attempts, and nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI). A range of social media behaviors and experiences were identified, including cybervictimization and perpetration, exposure to and generation of SITB-related content, problematic or addictive use, sexting, social media importance, and frequency of use. A systematic search of PsycINFO, Medline, CINAHL, and the references of prior reviews yielded 61 eligible studies. Results largely suggested medium effect sizes for associations between the social media constructs and SITBs examined. The majority of studies identified focused on cybervictimization, and results suggested stronger positive associations between cybervictimization and suicidal ideation and attempts for adolescents compared to adults. No evidence emerged for associations between frequency of social media use and SITBs; however, studies on this topic were limited. Overall, findings highlight the utility of examining specific social media behaviors and experiences, and point to the need for more research in this area.

Reinforcement Effects between Digital Media Use and Political Participation: A Meta-Analysis of Repeated-Wave Panel Data

2020 ◽  
Vol 84 (S1) ◽  
pp. 355-365
Author(s):  
Jennifer Oser ◽  
Shelley Boulianne
Keyword(s):  
Panel Data ◽  
Political Participation ◽  
Digital Media ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Time Lag ◽  
Reinforcement Effect ◽  
Theoretical Inquiry ◽  
Panel Studies ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract As digital media use has rapidly increased in prevalence and diversified in form, scholars across the globe have focused extensive attention on how the use of digital media relates to political participation. To assess the results of this emerging body of research, we conduct the first meta-analysis of repeated-wave panel data studies on the relationship between digital media use and political participation. The findings, based on 38 survey-based, repeated-wave panel studies (279 coefficients) bring new evidence to bear on two questions central to this literature. First, the findings provide new insight into the classic mobilization versus reinforcement debate: contrary to common assumption, the findings support a reinforcement effect, whereby those who are already politically active are motivated to use digital media. Second, the results indicate that the relationship between digital media use and political participation is durable, as studies with a longer time lag were more likely to yield positive and significant effects. Taken together, this evidence in support of a durable reinforcement effect implies the potential for digital media use to contribute to increased inequality in political participation over time. In the concluding discussion, we outline directions for further theoretical inquiry and empirical research that leverage the value of repeated-wave panel studies to make causal inferences.

Young People, Digital Media, and Engagement: A Meta-Analysis of Research

2018 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shelley Boulianne ◽  
Yannis Theocharis
Keyword(s):  
Digital Media ◽  
Public Discourse ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Online News ◽  
Political Life ◽  
Political Activities ◽  
Positive Impacts

New technologies raise fears in public discourse. In terms of digital media use and youth, the advice has been to monitor and limit access to minimize the negative impacts. However, this advice would also limit the positive impacts of digital media. One such positive impact is increased engagement in civic and political life. This article uses meta-analysis techniques to summarize the findings from 106 survey-based studies (965 coefficients) about youth, digital media use, and engagement in civic and political life. In this body of research, there is little evidence to suggest that digital media use is having dire impacts on youth’s engagement. We find that the positive impacts depend on directly political uses of digital media, such as blogging, reading online news, and online political discussion. These online activities have off-line consequences on participation, such as contacting officials, talking politics, volunteering, and protesting. We also find a very strong relationship between online political activities, such as joining political groups and signing petitions, with off-line political activities, which undermine claims of slacktivism among youth. Finally, while research generally assumes a causal flow from digital media to participation, the evidence for the alternative causal flow is strong and has very different implications on interventions designed to address youth’s levels of engagement in civic and political life.

scholarly journals Social media use and adolescent engagement in health risk behaviours: a systematic review and meta-analysis

The Lancet ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 398 ◽  
pp. S93
Author(s):  
Amrit Kaur Purba ◽  
Paul M Henery ◽  
Rachel M Thomson ◽  
Anna Pearce ◽  
Marion Henderson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Risk Behaviours ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Health Risk Behaviours ◽  
Adolescent Engagement

scholarly journals Social media use and self-injurious thoughts and behaviors: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 102038
Author(s):  
Jacqueline Nesi ◽  
Taylor A. Burke ◽  
Alexandra H. Bettis ◽  
Anastacia Y. Kudinova ◽  
Elizabeth C. Thompson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
And Behaviors

scholarly journals Digital Communication Media Use and Psychological Well-Being: A Meta-Analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
pp. 259-273 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dong Liu ◽  
Roy F Baumeister ◽  
Chia-chen Yang ◽  
Baijing Hu
Keyword(s):  
Digital Media ◽  
Instant Messaging ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Online Gaming ◽  
Point Interaction ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Phone Calls ◽  
Meta Analyses

Abstract The puzzle of whether digital media are improving or harming psychological well-being has been plaguing researchers and the public for decades. Derived from media richness theory, this study proposed that phone calls and texting improve well-being, while use of social network sites (SNSs), instant messaging (IM), and online gaming may displace other social contacts and, thereby, impair well-being. To test this hypothesis, a meta-analysis of 124 studies was conducted. The results showed that phone calls and texting were positively correlated with well-being, whereas online gaming was negatively associated with well-being. Furthermore, the relationship between digital media use and well-being was also contingent upon the way the technology was used. A series of meta-analyses of different types of SNS use and well-being was used to elucidate this point: interaction, self-presentation, and entertainment on SNSs were associated with better well-being, whereas consuming SNSs’ content was associated with poorer well-being.

scholarly journals The Effect of Social Media Use on Depression in Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-23
Author(s):  
Mina Vesal ◽  
◽  
Changiz Rahimi ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Ethical Considerations ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Moderating Variables ◽  
Quantitative Studies ◽  
The Impact

Background and Aim: Concerns are increasingly raised about the impact of social media use on depression in adolescents. This article aimed to summarize and synthesize quantitative studies addressing the association between social media and depression in adolescents. Methods & Materials: This systematic review and meta-analysis included studies on the impact of the internet and social media use on depression in adolescents using Persian and English databases. In total, 15 studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in the analysis. Ethical Considerations: All ethical principles are considered in this article. Results: The obtained data revealed a slight (0.18) statistically significant correlation (P<0.000) between social media use and depression in adolescents. However, this relationship was complex and associated with multiple psychosocial, behavioral, and individual factors, necessitating further investigation of mediating and moderating variables. Notably, most explored studies were cross-sectional; thus, they failed to infer the causal relationship between social media use and depression. In Iran, research has only investigated internet dependence. Further research is required in this area. Conclusion: Overall, the mechanism of the impact of social media on depression should be further investigated through qualitative and longitudinal studies.

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