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Social Media Usage and Mental Health Insights

The document presents survey results on social media usage, revealing that 30% of respondents use social media several times a day, with Instagram being the most popular platform. It highlights emotional impacts, indicating that 48% have experienced negative emotions while using social media, and 80% are interested in learning about healthy usage strategies. Additionally, 42% of participants have taken breaks for mental health reasons, and many believe adolescents are more affected by social media than adults.

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Social Media Usage and Mental Health Insights

The document presents survey results on social media usage, revealing that 30% of respondents use social media several times a day, with Instagram being the most popular platform. It highlights emotional impacts, indicating that 48% have experienced negative emotions while using social media, and 80% are interested in learning about healthy usage strategies. Additionally, 42% of participants have taken breaks for mental health reasons, and many believe adolescents are more affected by social media than adults.

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Q 1. How often do you use social media ?

8%
4%

Several times in a day - 30


Once a day - 14
28% Several times in a week - 2
60%
Once a week - 4
Q 2. Which social media platforms do you use regu-
larly ?

30%
Instagram - 31
Facebook - 0
Snapchat - 4
Other - 15

62%
8%
Q 3. On average how much time do you spend on
social media per day ?

16%

34% Less than 30 min - 17


30 min to 2 hour - 14
2 - 4 hour - 11
More than 4 hours - 8
22%

28%
Q 4. What do you primarily use social media for ?

28% Connecting with friends/family - 16


32%
Sharing updates/photos/videos - 7
Following news/events -
13
Entertainment ( memes,videos,etc) - 14

14%
26%
*
Q 5. How do you feel after using social media ?

30%

Happy - 27
Depressed - 4
Indifferent - 4
54%
Other - 15

8%

8%
Q 7. Do you compare yourself to others on social
media ?
2%

22% Often - 1
Sometimes - 11
Rarely - 2
Never - 36
4%

72%
Q 6. Have you ever experienced negative emotions

( anxiety,sadness, etc.) while using social media ?

Yes - 26
No - 24
48%
52%
Q 8. How do you think social media affects your self-
esteem ?

20%

36% Increases it - 10
Decreases it - 5
No effect - 17
10%
Not sure - 18

34%
Q 10. Are you aware of strategies or guidelines for
promoting healthy social media use ?

32%
Yes - 34
No - 16

68%
Q 11. Would you be interested in learning more
about strategies for maintaining positive mental
health while using social media ?

20%

Yes - 40
No - 10

80%
Q 12. Have you ever experienced cyberbullying or
negative interactions on social media ?

Yes - 21
42% No - 29

58%
Q 13. Have you ever taken a break from social
media for mental health reasons ?

Yes -
29
42% No -
21

58%
Q 14. In your opinion, do you think adolescents are
more affected by social media than adults ?

Yes -
21
42% No - 1
Not sure - 28
56%

2%
Q 9. How do you cope with negative feelings or stress re-
lated to social media use ?

24% Take a break from social media - 16


32% Talk to friends/family - 19
Seek professional help/couseling - 3

6% Other -
12

38%

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