The evolving role of social media in enhancing quality of life: a global perspective across 10 countries

作者：Roy Rillera Marzo, Hana Chen, Absar Ahmad, Hui Zhu Thew, Ja Shen Choy, Chee Han Ng, Chen Loong Alyx Chew, Petra Heidler, Isabel King, Rajeev Shrestha, Farzana Rahman, Jehan Akhter Rana, Tornike Khoshtaria, Arian Matin, Nugzar Todua, Burcu Küçük Biçer, Erwin M. Faller, Randy A. Tudy, Aries Moralidad Baldonado, Criselle Angeline Peñamante, Rafidah Bahari, Delan Ameen Younus, Zjwan Mohammed Ismail, Masoud Lotfizadeh, Shehu Muhammad Hassan, Rahamatu Shamsiyyah Iliya, Asari E. Inyang, Theingi Maung Maung, Win Myint Oo, Ohnmar Myint, Anil Khadka, Swosti Acharya, Soe Soe Aye, Thein Win Naing, Myat Thida Win, Ye Wint Kyaw, Pramila Thapa, Josana Khanal, Sudip Bhattacharya, Khadijah Abid, Mochammad Fahlevi, Mohammed Aljuaid, Radwa Abdullah El-Abasir, Mohamed Elsayed · 发表于：Archives of Public Health · 年份：2024 · DOI：10.1186/s13690-023-01222-z · 被引用次数：34 · 研究领域：Impact of Technology on Adolescents、Mental Health via Writing、Social Media in Health Education

BACKGROUND: Excessive or inappropriate use of social media has been linked to disruptions in regular work, well-being, mental health, and overall reduction of quality of life. However, a limited number of studies documenting the impact of social media on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) are available globally. AIM: This study aimed to explore the perceived social media needs and their impact on the quality of life among the adult population of various selected countries. METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional, quantitative design and analytical study utilized an online survey disseminated from November to December 2021. RESULTS: A total of 6689 respondents from ten countries participated in the study. The largest number of respondents was from Malaysia (23.9%), followed by Bangladesh (15.5%), Georgia (14.8%), and Turkey (12.2%). The prevalence of social media users was over 90% in Austria, Georgia, Myanmar, Nigeria, and the Philippines. The majority of social media users were from the 18-24 age group. Multiple regression analysis showed that higher education level was positively correlated with all four domains of WHOQoL. In addition, the psychological health domain of quality of life was positively associated in all countries. Predictors among Social Media Needs, Affective Needs (β = -0.07), and Social Integrative Needs (β = 0.09) were significantly associated with psychological health. CONCLUSION: The study illuminates the positive correlation between higher education levels ...