Table 2.
Summary of self-reported social media use
| Self-Reported Descriptions of Typical Social Media Use | MDD (n=30) | Healthy Controls (n=30) |
|---|---|---|
| Commonly use Facebook | 23% (n=7) | 17% (n=5) |
| Commonly use Snapchat | 80% (n=24) | 60% (n=18) |
| Commonly use Instagram | 86% (n=26) | 53% (n=16) |
| Commonly Use Twitter | 13% (n=4) | 17% (n=5) |
| Commonly use 1 application | 23% (n=7) | 37% (n=11) |
| Commonly use 3 or more applications | 33% (n=10) | 20% (n=6) |
| Negative mood change after social media use | 27% (n=8) | 10% (n=3) |
| Self-Reported Descriptions of Application Used During 20 Minute Research Study Period | ||
| 23% (n=7) | 23% (n=7) | |
| SnapChat | 83% (n=25) | 73% (n=22) |
| 83% (n=25) | 63% (n=19) | |
| 10% (n=3) | 10% (n=3) |