How social media and sharing personal details affect depression in adolescent girls
Intimate self-disclosure and social media use in adolescent girls: Predicting depression from brain and behavior
['FUNDING_FELLOWSHIP'] · UNIVERSITY OF OREGON · NIH-10932202
This study looks at how sharing personal feelings on social media affects the mental health of teenage girls, especially in relation to depression, and aims to find ways to help them feel better.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_FELLOWSHIP'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF OREGON (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (EUGENE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10932202 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of intimate self-disclosure on social media among adolescent girls and its relationship with depression. By analyzing data from a longitudinal study, the project aims to understand how sharing personal information can lead to both closeness and potential social rejection, which may increase the risk of depression. The study employs neuroimaging techniques to explore the brain's response to self-disclosure and how it relates to mental health outcomes. The goal is to identify factors that could help mitigate depression in this vulnerable population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescent girls aged 12 to 20 who actively use social media.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 12 to 20 or those who do not use 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 preventing depression in adolescent girls.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that social media use can significantly impact mental health, suggesting that this study's approach is relevant and timely.
Where this research is happening
EUGENE, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF OREGON — EUGENE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MCNEILLY, ELIZABETH ANN — UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
- Study coordinator: MCNEILLY, ELIZABETH ANN
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.