Y Ai: Researcher — Prolific Citations Library

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An experimental online study on the impact of negative social media comments on anxiety and mood

Authors: Y Ai, A von Mühlenen

Year: 2025

Published in: Scientific Reports, 2025 - nature.com

Institution: University of Warwick

Research Area: Social media, Mental Health, Behavioral Science

Discipline: Behavioral Science

Negative social media comments significantly increase anxiety and decrease mood, with younger adults showing heightened sensitivity compared to older adults.

Methods: Participants shared blog posts on a simulated internet forum and were exposed to negative, neutral, or positive comments; mood and anxiety levels were measured using validated scales.

Key Findings: Impact of negative, neutral, and positive social media comments on anxiety and mood across adult participants.

Citations: 3

Sample Size: 128