Instagram: Friend or foe? The application’s association with psychological well-being

Volume: 21, Issue: 10, Pages: 2160 - 2182
Published: Apr 4, 2019
Abstract
The current study examined the association between the social media application Instagram and its users’ psychological well-being. Participants, both Instagram users and non-users, were surveyed online on measures of depression, anxiety, loneliness, self-esteem, body image, and social comparison. Participants who reported having an Instagram account were also asked about their time spent on Instagram and Instagram anxiety. To understand the...
Paper Details
Title
Instagram: Friend or foe? The application’s association with psychological well-being
Published Date
Apr 4, 2019
Volume
21
Issue
10
Pages
2160 - 2182
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