Social media fatigue and its psychological consequences on Egyptian youth

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* Assistant lecturer at the faculty of mass media and communication in Suez University

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The number of social media users has been drawn to and increased by the ongoing development of online social media features and related services. However, social media fatigue has also caused many users to temporarily or permanently stop using social media after it passively affects their psychological wellness.
The symptoms of depression, stress, and anxiety have been linked to excessive social media use (SMU), which includes activities like skimming through social media news feeds, watching videos, reading posts, leaving comments, and chatting. Nevertheless, it is unclear whether excessive SMU brings on these symptoms.
In this study, 400 Egyptian college students participated in a survey, and three focus groups were held with ten students in each to investigate the relationship between SMF and stress, anxiety, and depression.
The findings indicated a positive association between SMF and stress, anxiety, and depression.
 
 

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