Causal effects of social media use on self-esteem, mindfulness, sleep and emotional well-being: a social media restriction study

IntroductionThe question whether social media use (SMU) has a causal influence on mental health sparks a lot of interest. Empirical research to date shows no consensus on the causal effects of SMU on mental well-being. Therefore, the present study assessed if experimentally implemented restrictions...

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Main Authors:	Matthias Maerevoet, Marlies Van de Casteele, Eowyn Van de Putte, Dries Debeer, Kristof Hoorelbeke, Maarten Vansteenkiste, Ernst H. W. Koster
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-05-01
Series:	Frontiers in Public Health
Subjects:	social media use social media reduction self-esteem sleep emotional well-being
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1548504/full
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Causal effects of social media use on self-esteem, mindfulness, sleep and emotional well-being: a social media restriction study

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