THE IMPACT OF COMPARISON ON SOCIAL NETWORKS ON THE PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING OF YOUTH
Keywords:
Social media, social comparison, youth, psychological well-being, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, digital literacyAbstract
This article investigates the impact of social media comparisons on the psychological well-being of adolescents and young adults. Exposure to idealized content, peer comparisons, and online validation affects self-esteem, anxiety, and depressive symptoms. Results indicate that excessive social comparison reduces psychological well-being, whereas mindful use and digital literacy mitigate these effects.
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