Understanding how social media affects sleep and anxiety in teenagers
Testing a Mechanistic Model of Attention to Social Media Content and Sleep Disturbance in the Escalation of Social Anxiety in Adolescents
This study is looking at how using social media might affect feelings of anxiety and sleep problems in teens aged 12 to 20, and it wants to understand how these things are connected over time.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida International University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Miami, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10919852 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between social media use and social anxiety symptoms in adolescents aged 12 to 20. It focuses on how attention to social media content and sleep disturbances may contribute to increased anxiety levels. By using advanced methods to assess social media engagement and its effects on attention and sleep quality, the study aims to uncover the mechanisms that link these factors. Participants will be monitored over time to gather data on their social media habits and mental health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 20 who actively use social media and may experience symptoms of social anxiety.
Not a fit: Patients who do not use social media or who are outside the age range of 12 to 20 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and interventions for reducing social anxiety in adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated a connection between social media use and anxiety, but this study aims to explore these relationships in a more detailed and mechanistic way.
Where this research is happening
Miami, United States
- Florida International University — Miami, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pettit, Jeremy W — Florida International University
- Study coordinator: Pettit, Jeremy W
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.