The Influence of Online Social Interactions on Mental Health: A Theoretical Analysis

By : Satvinder Singh Saini, Tarsem Singh

Page No: 359-368

Abstract
Social media platforms have permeated modern culture, dramatically influencing how people interact with and view themselves and others. This theoretical analysis explores into the complex association between social media use and mental health, focusing on the complicated interplay between online social interactions and psychological well-being. This article presents a detailed perspective of how social media affects mental health by combining current theoretical frameworks and empirical study findings. The study investigates the positive and negative aspects of social media use, as well as numerous psychological processes and moderators that impact the link between social media and mental health. It also explores the ramifications of these results for people’s mental health and recommends techniques for healthy social media use.

Authors :
Satvinder Singh Saini : Department of Psychiatry, PGIMER, Chandigarh.
Tarsem Singh : Department of Psychiatry, PGIMER, Chandigarh.
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2023.18.02.18