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EXPLORING THE EFFECTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA USE ON THE MENTAL HEALTH OF YOUNG ADULTS
| Title: | EXPLORING THE EFFECTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA USE ON THE MENTAL HEALTH OF YOUNG ADULTS. |
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| Name(s): |
Strickland, Amelia, Author Holladay, Sherry, Committee Chair University of Central Florida, Degree Grantor |
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| Type of Resource: | text | |
| Date Issued: | 2014 | |
| Publisher: | University of Central Florida | |
| Language(s): | English | |
| Abstract/Description: | The intent of this thesis is to explore the relationship between social media use and mental health in the young adult population. Current research indicates that there is a connection between increased social media use and deteriorated mental health. Unfortunately, young adults, the most active social media users, have a predominantly high risk for developing mental health issues, making this connection particularly concerning. At present, it is unclear how social media and mental health are connected; therefore this thesis explores the individual and social theories that may give reason for this connection. Theories that are discussed include: the impact of sedentary behaviors on mental health, displaced behavior, sleep interruption due to blue light exposure, social media's effects on romantic relationships, and social media's effects on platonic relationships. | |
| Identifier: | CFH0004704 (IID), ucf:45405 (fedora) | |
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2014-12-01 B.A. Sciences, Nicholson School of Communication Bachelors This record was generated from author submitted information. |
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| Subject(s): |
mental health social media young adults |
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| Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0004704 | |
| Restrictions on Access: | public | |
| Host Institution: | UCF |
