Abstract
There is a new epidemic on the rise affecting college students. Social media use in college students is correlated to increased symptoms of anxiety and depression (Lippold, 2020). Studies show that prolonged symptoms of anxiety and depression can lead to hopelessness, which may make adolescents more prone to committing suicide (Tartakovsky, 2022). The Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the second leading cause of death in young adults is suicide (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2023). Therefore, the present study was conducted through a quantitative correlational research design using a survey to evaluate social media use and its correlation to symptoms of anxiety and depression among college students. Pender’s Health Promotion Model was used to guide this study. This research can bring awareness to the correlation between anxiety and depression and social media use.
Degree
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Department
Graduate Nursing
Degree Date
2024
First Advisor
Dr. Sueanne Davidson
Document Type
Thesis
Recommended Citation
Burns, Christy; Gunter, Dylan; Ivy, Jasmine; Johnson, April; and Turner, Ramona, "Correlation of Social Media Use and Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression Among College Students" (2024). MSN Research Projects. 452.
https://athenacommons.muw.edu/msn-projects/452