However, no relation has been found between social media gratifications and depression as well as offline relationships. Overall, the findings indicate that social media gratifications with a higher social component such as socializing and self-expression have a reducing effect on anxiety. In 2011, Daria Kuss and Mark Griffiths from Nottingham Trent University in the UK have analysed 43 previous studies on the matter, and conclude that social media addiction is a mental health. The survey consisted of 45 questions asking about respondents motivations for using Facebook and Instagram, their psychological well-being (depression and anxiety) and quality of relationships as well as demographic questions. A cross-sectional online survey-based research design was conducted including 235 participants with 61,7% females and 37,4% males between the age of 18 to 24 years. Research has shown that people who spend more time on social media and less time in personal interactions with others have an increased risk of feeling anxious.
The aim of this study is to examine five motivations (gratifications) for using Facebook and Instagram and its relation to depression, anxiety, and offline relationships. However, research is still divided by disagreement, reporting positive as well as negative consequences of social media use on users psychological well-being. For that reason, there is a growing interest in exploring social media platforms and its possible effects on young individuals.
Especially, young adults between the age of 18 to 24 years old are amongst the most active user of social media networking sites. Social media is a fixed component in the lives of billions of people around the world. Uses and gratifications of social networkingĪnd offline relationships among young adults.
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