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Title: | Instagram use and mental health in young adults |
Authors: | Dimech, Shania J. (2022) |
Keywords: | Instagram (Electronic resource) Young adults -- Mental health -- Malta Self-esteem in young adults -- Sex differences -- Malta Anxiety in youth -- Sex differences -- Malta Depression, Mental -- Sex differences -- Malta |
Issue Date: | 2022 |
Citation: | Dimech, S.J. (2022). Instagram use and mental health in young adults (Bachelor's dissertation). |
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. |
Description: | B.Psy.(Hons)(Melit.) |
URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/114475 |
Appears in Collections: | Dissertations - FacSoW - 2022 Dissertations - FacSoWPsy - 2022 |
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