2025, Vol. 12, Issue 1, Part B
Exploring the impact of social media usage on psychological well-being: A study on self-esteem, anxiety, and self-comparison
Author(s): Mir Jahangir Salaam, Hatim Rashid, Zaid Bin Mushtaq, Lone Tariq, Sheeraza Hilal and Tafazul Shafi
Abstract:This study looks at how social media use affects mental well-being, focusing on factors like anxiety, self-esteem, self-comparison, and overall satisfaction. We surveyed 40 people and used Pearson's correlation to see if there were any relationships between how much time people spend on social media, how often they compare themselves to others, their self-esteem, and their mental health.
The results showed weak and mostly insignificant connections between social media use and mental well-being. However, some trends were observed: spending more time on social media might slightly reduce anxiety, while comparing oneself to others could make people less likely to take breaks from social media. There were also weak links between self-esteem, satisfaction with social media, and both anxiety and how often social media is used.
Although these findings were not strong or statistically significant, they suggest that the relationship between social media use and mental health is complex. The study suggests that more research with larger groups, longer study periods, and other factors is needed to fully understand these relationships. The results also point to the possibility of interventions to encourage healthier social media habits and improve users' well-being.
DOI: 10.22271/kheljournal.2025.v12.i1b.3640Pages: 113-116 | 129 Views 45 DownloadsDownload Full Article: Click Here
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Mir Jahangir Salaam, Hatim Rashid, Zaid Bin Mushtaq, Lone Tariq, Sheeraza Hilal, Tafazul Shafi.
Exploring the impact of social media usage on psychological well-being: A study on self-esteem, anxiety, and self-comparison. Int J Phys Educ Sports Health 2025;12(1):113-116. DOI:
https://doi.org/10.22271/kheljournal.2025.v12.i1b.3640