ArticleFrontiers in psychology2023
Risks of passive use of social network sites in youth athletes: a moderated mediation analysis.
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- "Looking up" linked to feeling down: a meta-analysis of online upward social comparison and psychological maladjustment.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Pooled it
- Mental health in elite athletes: International Olympic Committee consensus statement (2026).British journal of sports medicine · 2026Article
- Social media harassment and psychological distress among collegiate student-athletes: a moderated mediation model of psychological resilience and perceived social support.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Cyber upward social comparison and well-being among college students: the chain mediating roles of self-esteem and emotional regulation.BMC psychology · 2025Article
- Connection and happiness: an interactive study of social media, social capital, and the subjective well-being of international students.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
- The role of social media and infographics in increasing cultural heritage awareness of young athletes: an experimental study.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: With the popularity of social media platforms, the use of social networks challenges the well-being and mental health of athletes. Motivation: Despite ongoing scholarly discussions about the effects of passive use of social network sites, few studies have examined the relationship between the passive use of social network sites and mental health in young athletes from a social comparison perspective. Hypothesis: To address this research gap, we draw on the social comparison and developmental systems theories to explore the mediating effect of upward social comparison on passive social network site use and mental health, as well as the moderating effects of positive psychological capital. Methods: We analyzed data about 350 young athletes from professional Chinese sports universities. Results: As predicted, passive use of social network sites by young athletes increased anxiety (β = 0.26, Conclusion: Our study informs the current research by highlighting the importance of upward social comparison as a critical mechanism and positive psychological capital as a boundary condition. We suggest actively maintaining and enhancing positive psychological capital to mitigate the adverse effects of upward social comparison.
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