Summary
This thesis examines theoretical pathways through which social media use may harm mental health in young adults, including blue light-induced sleep disruption and sedentary behavior. For lighting and wellbeing practitioners, the work highlights screen-emitted blue light as a practical concern for evening device use, particularly among high-risk young adult populations.
Key Findings
- No original empirical data presented; thesis is a theoretical review of existing literature
- Blue light exposure from screens is identified as one mechanism linking social media use to sleep interruption and downstream mental health effects
- Young adults are identified as the highest-risk group for social media-related mental health deterioration due to their disproportionately high platform usage
Categories
Mood & Mental Wellness: Explores theoretical connections between social media use and deteriorated mental health in young adults.
Sleep & Circadian Health: Discusses blue light exposure from screens as a mechanism for sleep interruption linked to social media use.
Author(s)
A Strickland
Publication Year
2014
Number of Citations
70
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