Social Media and Mental Well-Being: Between Social Support and Psychological Risks

This study examines the relationship between social media usage, social support, and mental well-being. The aim of this research is to identify the impact of social media usage on mental well-being, as well as the role of social support and the type of content consumed in influencing mental health among social media users. A survey design was employed to collect data from [number of participants] active social media users. The data analysis revealed that excessive social media usage is negatively correlated with mental well-being and positively correlated with stress levels. In contrast, higher levels of social support were found to contribute positively to mental well-being and reduce stress. Furthermore, a greater frequency of social interactions was associated with better mental well-being. However, the type of content consumed on social media did not have a significant impact on mental well-being. These findings suggest that while social media can serve as a valuable platform for social interaction, excessive use poses significant psychological risks. Social support remains a strong protective factor in maintaining mental health among social media users. The study is limited by a small sample size and a cross-sectional approach, which prevents causal inferences. Therefore, further research using longitudinal designs and a more diverse sample is needed to confirm these findings.