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Aspect Social Media Usage Offline Social Interaction

Introduction and Background Social media's prevalence has Offline social interaction has
grown exponentially, impacting been a traditional mode of
various aspects of individuals' communication, playing a
lives, including mental health. fundamental role in human
interactions.
Objectives The objective is to analyze how Exploring the impact of face-to-
prolonged social media use face interactions on mental
affects mental health, examining health, considering emotional
factors like anxiety, depression, well-being and social
and overall well-being. connectedness.
Research Methods Utilizing surveys, interviews, and Conducting observational
psychological assessments to studies, interviews, and
gather data on users' social psychological assessments to
media habits and mental health understand the mental health
indicators. implications of offline social
interactions.
Findings Findings suggest a correlation F indicate positive mental health
between increased social media outcomes associated with
use and higher levels of stress, regular offline social
anxiety, and depression among interactions, including reduced
users. stress and improved emotional
well-being.
Impact on Relationships Social media use may lead to a Offline social interaction fosters
sense of social isolation and deeper connections, contributing
strained relationships due to to stronger interpersonal
virtual interactions replacing relationships and a sense of
face-to-face connections. community.
Coping Mechanisms Users may develop coping Offline social interaction serves
mechanisms, both positive and as a natural and immediate
negative, to navigate the outlet for emotional support,
challenges posed by social reducing reliance on virtual
media-related mental health platforms.
issues.
Recommendations for Users Encourages users to establish Promotes a balance between
healthy online boundaries, online and offline interactions,
engage in digital detox, and seek emphasizing the importance of
professional help when needed. face-to-face communication for
mental well-being.
Policy Implications Suggests the need for digital Highlights the significance of
well-being initiatives, mental promoting community
health awareness in online engagement, social spaces, and
spaces, and potential policy policies that encourage offline
interventions. social activities.
QRM Assignment 3
Mohammed Altamash Rajpoot – 622
Impact of Social Media Usage on Mental Health vs. Offline Social Interaction

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