Social Media Use, Loneliness and Mental Health: 
A Systematic Review of Multidimensional Relationships

Yanan Liu; Weitao Ma; Aili Chen; Lingling Dai; Liping Zhang; Wenhui Xu; Xiaomin Zhang*

doi:10.70711/frim.v3i9.7334

Social Media Use, Loneliness and Mental Health: A Systematic Review of Multidimensional Relationships

Yanan Liu, Weitao Ma, Aili Chen, Lingling Dai, Liping Zhang, Wenhui Xu, Xiaomin Zhang*

Abstract

This systematic review focuses on the multidimensional relationships among social media use, loneliness, and mental health.
Through a comprehensive analysis of relevant research, it is found that the relationship between social media use and loneliness is complex
and influenced by multiple factors. Excessive social media use may lead to negative mental health outcomes such as depression and anxiety.
Factors such as motivation for use, personality traits, and social comparison tendencies moderate the relationship between social media use
and mental health. Cultural context also plays an important role in shaping this relationship. Future research needs to adopt more rigorous
methods, such as longitudinal designs, objective measurements, and cross-cultural comparisons, to gain a deeper understanding of its impact
and develop strategies to promote healthy social media use. This study emphasizes the importance of balancing social media use with mental
health, providing a theoretical basis for individuals, parents, educators, and policymakers, and helping to raise public awareness of the potential impacts of social media.

Keywords

Social Media; Loneliness; Mental Health; Multidimensional Relationship; Influencing Factors

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.70711/frim.v3i9.7334

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