Clinical Trial: Prevalence of Problematic Use of Social Media

U.S., Jan. 30 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT06798480) titled 'Prevalence of Problematic Use of Social Media' on Jan. 20.

Brief Summary: In 2023, French individuals spend an average of two hours per day on social media platforms (SM), primarily Facebook, TikTok, X, YouTube, Instagram, and Snapchat. While social media offers undeniable benefits, it also raises concerns about its impact on mental health and well-being. These impacts remain poorly understood, partly due to the diversity of social media uses and motivations, which do not have uniform effects on health. For instance, studies have shown that "active" use of social media (e.g., content creation) is associated with higher well-being, w...