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

Table 3. The impact of social media on participants’ mental health and well-being.

Variable Frequency Percentage
Do you feel that excessive social media use has negatively affected your sleep patterns? “Yes” 2029 71.0%
Do you often sleep late in the night because of social media usage? “Yes” 1888 66.1%
Do you check your social media account before you sleep in the night? “Always” 1664 58.3%
Do you feel like using your social media account in between your work or study? “Yes” 1638 57.4%
How supported do you feel by your social media connections when facing personal challenges? “Not supported at all or minimally supported” 1550 54.3%
Do you feel anxious without using your social media account just for two to three days? “Yes” 1428 50.0%
Do you think your behavior toward others has changed after using social media? “Yes” 1264 44.3%
Do you check your social media account just after waking up? “Always” 1176 41.2%
Do you feel pressure to portray a certain image or lifestyle on social media? “Yes, sometimes, or always” 1108 38.8%
Have you ever experienced symptoms of anxiety related to social media use? “Yes” 1080 37.8%
What do you feel for your memory power after using social media for years? “Decreased” 1077 37.7%
Do you have a constant desire of getting more likes and comments on your social media posts, and increasing your followers? “Yes” 1011 35.4%
Have you ever experienced symptoms of depression related to social media use? “Yes” 812 28.4%
How often do you encounter disturbing or distressing content on social media? “Often or very often” 800 28.0%
Do you feel that social media use has impacted your academic performance? “Yes, negatively” 749 26.2%
Have you ever been a victim of cyberbullying on social media? “Yes” 630 22.1%
How do you perceive your self-esteem when comparing yourself to others on social media? “Low or very low” 579 20.3%
How do you perceive the impact of social media on your overall life satisfaction? “Negative or very negative” 553 19.4%
How often do you feel fear of missing out (FOMO) when viewing others' social media posts? “Often or very often” 449 15.7%
How do you perceive your overall mental well-being? “Poor or very poor” 365 12.8%
How often do you compare your appearance with others on social media? “Often or very often” 354 12.4%