Scroll to Cope – The Relationship Between Problematic Social Media Use and Emotion Regulation
Scroll to Cope – The Relationship Between Problematic Social Media Use and Emotion Regulation
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2024-06-22
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Li, Tina (QiTong)
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As social media becomes increasingly embedded in our daily lives, it raises critical questions about its impact on mental health and well-being, particularly among adolescents and young adults who the most active users are. This capstone explores the psychological, physiological, and neurological effects of prolonged social media use, emphasizing the appeal and risks of short-form content and the relationship between problematic social media use and emotion regulation. By examining the neurobiological processes and utilizing the polyvagal theory framework, the paper elucidates how chronic social media use affects emotion regulation abilities. The capstone also reviews current interventions, focusing on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), proposing tangible strategies to improve emotion regulation and alleviate symptoms of problematic social media use. Through comprehensive research, this study aims to increase awareness of social media's impact and provide actionable strategies for both individuals and mental health professionals to foster adaptive emotion regulation skills and reduce the negative effects of social media on mental health.
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emotion regulation , problematic social media use , somatic reappraisal , acceptance and committment therapy , somatic therapy , polyvagal theory
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Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States , openAccess