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Association Between Social Networks and Subjective Well-Being in Adolescents: A Systematic Review.
- Source :
- Youth & Society; Mar2021, Vol. 53 Issue 2, p175-210, 36p
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Social networks are ubiquitous in the lives of adolescents. This work systematically reviewed all studies which investigated the relationship between subjective well-being and the social networks of adolescents. Twenty-nine articles (out of 1,204 hits) were included within the review. Offline social networks have a positive association between the mood, self-esteem, and loneliness of adolescents but not body image. Nine of the studies investigating online social networks found a positive association on mood, life satisfaction, and loneliness through support seeking and receiving positive feedback. Fifteen of the studies found a negative association between online social networks and mood, self-esteem, life satisfaction, body image, and overall subjective well-being through high investment, passive use, receiving negative feedback, and social media ostracism. There is a need for intervention programs and education for young people, educators, and parents to address the risks to subjective well-being brought about by online social networks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0044118X
- Volume :
- 53
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Youth & Society
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 148367388
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0044118X20919589