Honors Thesis Archive
| Author | Audrey Ishimwe Simbi |
|---|---|
| Title | How You See Yourself: Social Media’s Impact on the College Student |
| Department | Nursing |
| Advisor | Marie Bashaw |
| Year | 2024 |
| Honors | University Honors |
| Full Text | View Thesis (12 KB) |
| Abstract | This study examined how social media screen time related to self-esteem, anxiety and depression in university students. This study used the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) to measure self-esteem and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) to measure anxiety and depression. Overall social media screen time was measured using screen time monitoring features on smartphones. Results found non-significant relationships between social media screen time, self-esteem, anxiety and depression. Self-esteem was negatively associated with anxiety and depression; higher self-esteem scores were associated with lower anxiety and depression scores. These findings contribute to our understanding of the media interactions of college students. In addition, this study indicated that social media screen time and self-esteem are independent factors for anxiety and depression symptoms. Further investigation is needed to establish an association between social media screen time and mental well-being of young adults. |
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