Is Social Media Affecting Your Health and Well-Being?

Social media might be affecting us in more ways that we realize! Dr. Robert Wright discusses known correlations between social media and loneliness, health, well-being, and more. Is there a “good” way to use social media? Brought to you by Psi Chi. Resources/Suggested Reading Rob et al., 2018 study on “Loneliness and Social Media Use Among Religious Latter-Day Saint College Students”: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s41347-017-0033-3 Rob et al., 2020 study on “Comparison of Student Health and Well-Being Profiles and Social Media Use”: https://doi.org/10.24839/2325-7342.JN25.1.14 Wright et al., 2021 study on “Social Networking Site Use: Implications for Health and Wellness”: https://doi.org/10.24839/2325-7342.JN26.2.165 This year’s #ConnectWithPsiChiTheme: https://www.psichi.org/page/261EyeFall21Bui Calls to Action Take our survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LDDB65Z Listen or follow PsychEverywhere: https://www.psichi.org/page/podcast Tell a friend or colleague about the show. Follow PsychEverywhere on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PsiChiPodcast Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts

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