How rejection sensitivity and puberty affect mental health in preteen girls using social media
Rejection Sensitivity and Puberty in Mental Health Vulnerability to Social Media Experiences in Early Adolescent Girls
This study is looking at how social media affects the mental health of girls aged 10-11, especially considering how they feel about rejection and their puberty changes, to help find ways to support them better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11044423 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how preteen girls' experiences with social media can impact their mental health, particularly focusing on factors like rejection sensitivity and the timing of puberty. The study will follow a group of 250 girls aged 10-11 over three years, assessing their mental health, social media usage, and hormonal changes. By using advanced data collection methods, the research aims to understand the relationship between these factors and how they contribute to mental health challenges. The goal is to identify both risks and protective factors that can help mitigate negative outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are girls aged 10-11 years who are experiencing or at risk for mental health issues related to social media use.
Not a fit: Patients who are older than 13 years or who do not engage with social media may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and interventions for improving mental health in preteen girls affected by social media.
How similar studies have performed: While research on social media's impact on mental health is growing, this specific focus on rejection sensitivity and puberty in preteen girls is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
Saint Louis, United States
- Washington University — Saint Louis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Whalen, Diana J — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Whalen, Diana J
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.