Social media driven routes to youth positive mental health: A qualitative enquiry and concept mapping (Preprint)

BACKGROUND Social media (SM) influence almost every aspect of our lives by facilitating instant many-to-many communication and self-expression. Recent research suggests strong negative and positive impacts of SM exposure on youth mental health, however, there has been more emphasis on harmful relationships. OBJECTIVE Given the limited research in benefits of SM to mental health, this qualitative study explored lived experiences of community-dwelling youth in Singapore to understand how SM use can contribute to youth positive mental health (PMH). METHODS Using an interpretative epistemological approach, 25 semi-structured interviews and 11 focus group discussions were conducted with male and female youth of different ethnicities aged 15 to 24 years residing in Singapore, recruited through purposive sampling from the community. We conducted inductive thematic analysis and concept mapping to address the research aims. RESULTS We found that youth engaged in a wide range of activities on SM – from connecting with family and friends to participating in global movements, and these served as avenues for building PMH. Based on participants’ narratives, our analysis suggested that youth PMH could be influenced by three features of SM consumption – connection with friends and their global community, engaging SM content, and its valuable as an outlet for expression. Through these, pathways leading to five PMH components, namely, (i) positive relationships and social capital, (ii) self-concept, (iii) coping, (iv) happiness, and (v) other relevant aspects of mental health (for example, positivity and personal growth) were identified. CONCLUSIONS The study results highlight the integral role of SM in the lives of todays’ youth and indicate that they can offer opportunities for positive influence, personal expression, and social support; thus, contributing to youth PMH. The findings of our research can be applied to optimise engagement with youth through SM and enhance digital modes of mental health promotion. CLINICALTRIAL Not applicable

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Factors Associated With Increased Dissemination of Positive Mental Health Messaging On Social Media

Crisis ◽

10.1027/0227-5910/a000598 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 41 (2) ◽

pp. 141-145 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Steven A. Sumner ◽

Daniel A. Bowen ◽

Brad Bartholow

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Social Media ◽

Logistic Regression ◽

Odds Ratio ◽

Adjusted Odds Ratio ◽

Positive Mental Health ◽

Affective States ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Linguistic Style ◽

Factors Associated

Abstract. Background: The dissemination of positive messages about mental health is a key goal of organizations and individuals. Aims: Our aim was to examine factors that predict increased dissemination of such messages. Method: We analyzed 10,998 positive messages authored on Twitter and studied factors associated with messages that are shared (re-tweeted) using logistic regression. Characteristics of the account, message, linguistic style, sentiment, and topic were examined. Results: Less than one third of positive messages (31.7%) were shared at least once. In adjusted models, accounts that posted a greater number of messages were less likely to have any single message shared. Messages about military-related topics were 60% more likely to be shared (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 1.6, 95% CI [1.1, 2.1]) as well as messages containing achievement-related keywords (AOR = 1.6, 95% CI [1.3, 1.9]). Conversely, positive messages explicitly addressing eating/food, appearance, and sad affective states were less likely to be shared. Multiple other message characteristics influenced sharing. Limitations: Only messages on a single platform and over a focused period of time were analyzed. Conclusion: A knowledge of factors affecting dissemination of positive mental health messages may aid organizations and individuals seeking to promote such messages online.

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Cyberbullying Victimization dan Kesehatan Mental pada Remaja

INSAN Jurnal Psikologi dan Kesehatan Mental ◽

10.20473/jpkm.v5i12020.35-48 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 35

Author(s):

Fifyn Srimulya Ningrum ◽

Zaujatul Amna

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Social Media ◽

Negative Affect ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Positive Mental Health ◽

Purposive Sampling ◽

Research Participants ◽

Cyberbullying Victimization ◽

The Relationship ◽

Positive Effect

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara cyberbullying victimization dengan kesehatan mental pada remaja. Sampel penelitian sebanyak 209 partisipan (102 laki-laki dan 107 perempuan) dengan rentang usia 16-18 tahun yang dipilih menggunakan purposive sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ada hubungan negatif yang signifikan antara cyberbullying victimization dan kesehatan mental pada remaja. Hasil penelitian juga menunjukkan bahwa remaja yang memiliki pengalaman lebih rendah sebagai korban cyberbullying memiliki kesehatan mental yang positif. Sebaliknya, remaja yang memiliki pengalaman lebih tinggi sebagai korban cyberbullying memiliki kesehatan mental yang negatif. Kesimpulannya, hasil menunjukkan bahwa korban cyberbullying di media sosial dikaitkan dengan kesehatan mental pada remaja, baik berdampak positif maupun negatif.The aim of the study was to determine the relationship between cyberbullying victimization and mental health in adolescents. A total of 209 adolescents, consisting of 102 males and 107 females, with age ranges 16-18 years, were selected using purposive sampling technique as research participants. The result has shown that there was a negative significant correlation between cyberbullying victimization and mental health in adolescents. The result also showed that adolescent with less experience as cyberbullying victim would have positive mental health while adolescent with more experience as cyberbullying victim have negative mental health. In conclusion, this result showed that a cyber-victim on social media was associated with mental health, whether it's a positive effect or negative affect.

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People and social media platforms for positive mental health- A paradigm shift: A case on COVID-19 impact form India

Asian Journal of Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/j.ajp.2020.102460 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 56 ◽

pp. 102460

Author(s):

Remya Lathabhavan

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Social Media ◽

Paradigm Shift ◽

Positive Mental Health ◽

Social Media Platforms

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Potential of social media in promoting mental health in adolescents

Health Promotion International ◽

10.1093/heapro/day056 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 34 (5) ◽

pp. 981-991 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Michelle O’Reilly ◽

Nisha Dogra ◽

Jason Hughes ◽

Paul Reilly ◽

Riya George ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Social Media ◽

Health Promotion ◽

Healthcare Systems ◽

Positive Mental Health ◽

Mental Wellbeing ◽

Mental Health Practitioners ◽

The Internet ◽

Educational Professionals ◽

Health Practitioners

Summary The growing prevalence of adolescent mental disorders poses significant challenges for education and healthcare systems globally. Providers are therefore keen to identify effective ways of promoting positive mental health. This aim of this qualitative study was to explore perceptions that social media might be leveraged for the purposes of mental health promotion amongst adolescents aged between 11 and 18 years. Utilizing focus groups conducted with adolescents (N = 54), educational professionals (N = 16) and mental health practitioners (N = 8). We explored their views about the value of social media for this purpose. Three themes were identified. First, social media appears to have potential to promote positive mental health. Second, adolescents frequently utilize social media and the internet to seek information about mental health. Finally, there are benefits and challenges to using social media in this way. We conclude that despite challenges of using social media and the risks, social media does offer a useful way of educating and reaching adolescents to promote mental wellbeing.

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Suicide Attempters, Suicide Ideators, and Non-Ideators

Crisis ◽

10.1027/0227-5910/a000554 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 40 (4) ◽

pp. 294-297 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Tobias Teismann ◽

Laura Paashaus ◽

Paula Siegmann ◽

Peter Nyhuis ◽

Marcus Wolter ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Social Support ◽

Protective Factors ◽

Suicide Ideation ◽

Suicide Attempts ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Positive Mental Health ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Reasons For Living ◽

Suicide Attempters

Abstract. Background: Suicide ideation is a prerequisite for suicide attempts. However, the majority of ideators will never act on their thoughts. It is therefore crucial to understand factors that differentiate those who consider suicide from those who make suicide attempts. Aim: Our aim was to investigate the role of protective factors in differentiating non-ideators, suicide ideators, and suicide attempters. Method: Inpatients without suicide ideation ( n = 32) were compared with inpatients with current suicide ideation ( n = 37) and with inpatients with current suicide ideation and a lifetime history of suicide attempts ( n = 26) regarding positive mental health, self-esteem, trust in higher guidance, social support, and reasons for living. Results: Non-ideators reported more positive mental health, social support, reasons for living, and self-esteem than suicide ideators and suicide attempters did. No group differences were found regarding trust in higher guidance. Suicide ideators and suicide attempters did not differ regarding any of the study variables. Limitations: Results stem from a cross-sectional study of suicide attempts; thus, neither directionality nor generalizability to fatal suicide attempts can be determined. Conclusion: Various protective factors are best characterized to distinguish ideators from nonsuicidal inpatients. However, the same variables seem to offer no information about the difference between ideators and attempters.

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