How adolescents manage their social media use and its effects on mental health
Adolescents' Social Media Management Strategies: Bidirectional Links to Objective Social Media Use and Mental Health Outcomes
This study is looking at how different ways of using social media affect the mental health of teens aged 13-17, and it involves talking to a group of young people about their social media habits and feelings over two weeks to see what works best for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11184497 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between social media management strategies and mental health outcomes in adolescents aged 13-17. It involves a two-phase approach, starting with a preliminary phase to gather data from 100 adolescents to refine research methods. The second phase will involve a larger group of 300 adolescents, collecting daily reports on their social media use and mental health through surveys and interviews over a 14-day period. The goal is to understand how different management strategies impact mental health and social media experiences.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 13-17 who actively use social media.
Not a fit: Patients who do not use social media or are outside the age range of 13-17 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide insights into effective social media management strategies that promote better mental health among adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing discussion about social media's impact on mental health, this research aims to provide novel, objective data through a longitudinal approach that has not been extensively explored.
Where this research is happening
Minneapolis, United States
- University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sun, Xiaoran — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Sun, Xiaoran
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.