Generation Z in the US, 3 out of 4 are attributing their mental health problems to their use of social media
A fascinating look into the digital behaviors and emotional reactions of 2,000 Generation Z social media users was offered by the poll, which was commissioned by LG Electronics and performed by Talker Research.
Among the most shocking findings, 20% of Gen Zers say that Instagram and TikTok are bad for their mental health, while 13% say the same about Facebook.
Generation Z continues to rely heavily on social media despite these issues. With 45% of users thinking they use more time than their peers, the typical user spends five and a half hours daily on social networking applications. The main reasons people go online are to escape boredom (66%), find humor (59%), remain informed (49%), and keep tabs on friends (44%).
Digital immersion costs. Stress and worry impact 30% of respondents, while 49% express unpleasant feelings from social media usage. Even worse, individuals who feel this way say it only takes 38 minutes of scrolling to become depressed.
According to LG Electronics president of U.S. marketing Louis Giagrande, “We spend a significant portion of our lives online and often these experiences may leave us feeling drained and not mentally stimulated.”
We urge people to be more mindful of the social media information they consume to improve balance, inspiration, and happiness. If we concentrate on positivity, we can handle life’s obstacles and be happier.”
A yearning for change among Gen Z consumers was also found in the survey
The majority of social media users(62%) would want to “reset” their feeds and begin over. The fact that 53% of people say their feeds don’t correspond to their interests is a major source of dissatisfaction for them. In addition, although 16% assert complete control, 54% feel they have little to no influence over the material that appears in their feeds.
Four in five (80%) say social media improves their mood. Top mood enhancers include comedy (65%), animal stuff (48%), beauty postings (40%), and prank videos (34%). Two-thirds of users say social media improves their day, and 44% say it improves their perspective.
Over the next five years, 38% of Gen Zers believe social media may boost mental health
“Algorithms contribute to social media content, but there are simple steps people can take to ‘reset’ their feeds and enjoy more of the positive content they crave,” Giagrande says.
Talker Research performed an online study of 2,000 Gen Z Americans who utilize social media for LG Electronics from June 20 to 24, 2024.
Maria Ghanchi