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| DC Field | Value | Language |
|---|---|---|
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-10-24T13:42:16Z | - |
| dc.date.available | 2023-10-24T13:42:16Z | - |
| dc.date.issued | 2022 | - |
| dc.identifier.citation | Dimech, S.J. (2022). Instagram use and mental health in young adults (Bachelor's dissertation). | en_GB |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/114475 | - |
| dc.description | B.Psy.(Hons)(Melit.) | en_GB |
| dc.description.abstract | This research study explores the perceived effects of Instagram use on self-esteem, anxiety and depression levels for young adults residing in Malta. A quantitative research method was used. A total of 126 young adults of average age 20.64 years (68.3% females) were recruited to participate in this anonymous online survey. Participants self-reported their psychological well-being traits regarding self-esteem, anxiety and depression levels through the scales of Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale, General Anxiety Disorder-7 Questionnaire (GAD-7) and Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). No statistically significant relationship was found between Instagram use, self-esteem, anxiety or depression levels. Gender differences were observed in regards to self-esteem. This study suggests that although users’ self-esteem, anxiety and depression levels are not currently being affected by increased Instagram use, this may potentially still occur. | en_GB |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_GB |
| dc.rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/restrictedAccess | en_GB |
| dc.subject | Instagram (Electronic resource) | en_GB |
| dc.subject | Young adults -- Mental health -- Malta | en_GB |
| dc.subject | Self-esteem in young adults -- Sex differences -- Malta | en_GB |
| dc.subject | Anxiety in youth -- Sex differences -- Malta | en_GB |
| dc.subject | Depression, Mental -- Sex differences -- Malta | en_GB |
| dc.title | Instagram use and mental health in young adults | en_GB |
| dc.type | bachelorThesis | en_GB |
| dc.rights.holder | The copyright of this work belongs to the author(s)/publisher. The rights of this work are as defined by the appropriate Copyright Legislation or as modified by any successive legislation. Users may access this work and can make use of the information contained in accordance with the Copyright Legislation provided that the author must be properly acknowledged. Further distribution or reproduction in any format is prohibited without the prior permission of the copyright holder. | en_GB |
| dc.publisher.institution | University of Malta | en_GB |
| dc.publisher.department | Faculty for Social Wellbeing. Department of Psychology | en_GB |
| dc.description.reviewed | N/A | en_GB |
| dc.contributor.creator | Dimech, Shania J. (2022) | - |
| Appears in Collections: | Dissertations - FacSoW - 2022 Dissertations - FacSoWPsy - 2022 | |
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