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. 2024 Jan 30;16(1):e53261. doi: 10.7759/cureus.53261

Table 2. Social media utilization profile.

Variable Frequency Percentage
Which social media platforms do you use the most? (Select all that apply)
Twitter 866 30.3%
Snapchat 850 29.8%
Facebook 617 21.6%
Instagram 467 16.4%
TikTok 56 2.0%
At which age you started using social media?
Before 10 years of age 1500 52.5%
10-15 years 736 25.8%
16-20 years 319 11.2%
21-24 years 301 10.5%
How frequently do you use social media platforms?
Rarely 63 2.2%
Less than an hour per day 126 4.4%
1-3 hours per day 691 24.2%
4-6 hours per day 1077 37.7%
More than 6 hours per day 899 31.5%
Are you aware of mental health resources and support available through social media platforms?
Yes 2432 85.2%
Have you ever taken breaks or tried to reduce your social media usage for mental health reasons?
Yes 2210 77.4%
How comfortable do you feel seeking professional help for mental health issues related to social media use?
Very uncomfortable 390 13.7%
Uncomfortable 471 16.5%
Neutral 1287 45.1%
Comfortable 488 17.1%
Very comfortable 220 7.7%
Are you aware of privacy settings and the importance of protecting personal information on social media?
Yes 2699 94.5%