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Marzo, Roy Rillera and Jun Chen, Hana W. and Ahmad, Absar and Thew, Hui Zhu and Choy, Ja Shen and Ng, Chee Han and Chew, Chen Loong Alyx and Heidler, Petra and King, Isabel and Shrestha, Rajeev and Rahman, Farzana and Rana, Jehan Akhter and Khoshtaria, Tornike and Matin, Arian and Todua, Nugzar and Küçük Biçer, Burcu and Faller, Erwin and Tudy, Randy A. and Baldonado, Aries and Penamante, Criselle Angeline and Bahari, Rafidah and Younus, Delan Ameen and Ismail, Zjwan Mohammed and Lotfizadeh, Masoud and Hassan, Shehu Muhammad and Iliya, Rahamatu Shamsiyyah and Inyang, Asari E. and Maung Maung, Theingi and Oo, Win Myint and Myint, Ohnmar and Khadka, Anil and Acharya, Swosti and Aye, Soe Soe and Naing, Thein Win and Win, Myat Thida and Kyaw, Ye Wint and Thapa, Pramila Pudasaini and Khanal, Josana and Bhattacharya, Sudip and Abid, Khadijah and Fahlevi, Mochammad and Aljuaid, Mohammed and El-Abasir, Radwa Abdullah and Elsayed, Mohamed E. G.
(2024)
The evolving role of social media in enhancing quality of life: a global perspective across 10 countries.
Archives of Public Health, 82 (1).
art. no. 28.
1- 14.
ISSN 0778-7367; ESSN: 2049-3258
Abstract
Background: Excessive or inappropriate use of social media has been linked to disruptions in regular work, well-being, mental health, and overall reduction of quality of life. However, a limited number of studies documenting the impact of social media on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) are available globally. Aim: This study aimed to explore the perceived social media needs and their impact on the quality of life among the adult population of various selected countries. Methodology: A cross-sectional, quantitative design and analytical study utilized an online survey disseminated from November to December 2021. Results: A total of 6689 respondents from ten countries participated in the study. The largest number of respondents was from Malaysia (23.9%), followed by Bangladesh (15.5%), Georgia (14.8%), and Turkey (12.2%). The prevalence of social media users was over 90% in Austria, Georgia, Myanmar, Nigeria, and the Philippines. The majority of social media users were from the 18–24 age group. Multiple regression analysis showed that higher education level was positively correlated with all four domains of WHOQoL. In addition, the psychological health domain of quality of life was positively associated in all countries. Predictors among Social Media Needs, Affective Needs (β = -0.07), and Social Integrative Needs (β = 0.09) were significantly associated with psychological health. Conclusion: The study illuminates the positive correlation between higher education levels and improved life quality among social media users, highlighting an opportunity for policymakers to craft education-focused initiatives that enhance well-being. The findings call for strategic interventions to safeguard the mental health of the global social media populace, particularly those at educational and health disadvantages.
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