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The Association Between Social Media Use and Self-Esteem: A Meta-Analysis of Cross-Sectional Studies
Abstract
Social media platforms have become integral parts of daily life, but concerns have arisen regarding their potential impact on individuals' self-esteem. This meta-analysis of cross-sectional studies examines the association between social media use and self-esteem. Drawing from a comprehensive review of the literature, the meta-analysis synthesizes effect sizes from cross-sectional studies that assess the relationship between various aspects of social media use (e.g., frequency, duration, types of platforms) and self-esteem levels. Additionally, it explores potential moderators of this relationship, such as age, gender, social comparison tendencies, and underlying psychological vulnerabilities, to better understand the nuanced association between social media use and self-esteem.
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