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ArticleArchives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique2024

The evolving role of social media in enhancing quality of life: a global perspective across 10 countries.

Roy Rillera Marzo, Hana W Jun Chen, Absar Ahmad, Hui Zhu Thew, Ja Shen Choy, Chee Han Ng, Chen Loong Alyx Chew, Petra Heidler, Isabel King, Rajeev Shrestha and 34 more

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5 · Who and what money

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44 authors.

Roy Rillera MarzoFaculty of Humanities and Health Sciences, Curtin University, Miri, Malaysia. roy.marzo@curtin.edu.my.
Hana W Jun ChenInternational Medical School, Management and Science University, Shah Alam, Selangor, 40610, Malaysia.
Absar AhmadCollege of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 834006, India.
Hui Zhu ThewDepartment of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
Ja Shen ChoyFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
Chee Han NgFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
Chen Loong Alyx ChewFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
Petra HeidlerInstitute International Trade and Sustainable Economy, University of Applied Sciences Krems, Krems an der Donau, Austria.
Isabel KingDepartment of Exercise Physiology, School of Health, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, QLD, Australia.
Rajeev ShresthaPalliative Care and Chronic Disease, Green Pastures Hospital, PO Box 28, Pokhara, Province Gandaki, 33700, Nepal.
Farzana RahmanDepartment of Research & Administration, Bangladesh National Nutrition Council, Mohakhali, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Jehan Akhter RanaDepartment of Coordination, National Nutrition Council, Mohakhali, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Tornike KhoshtariaFaculty of Healthcare Economics and Management, University Geomedi, Tbilisi, Georgia.
Arian MatinSchool of Business, International Black Sea University, Tbilisi, Georgia.
Nugzar ToduaSchool of Economics and Business, Tbilisi State University, Tbilisi, Georgia.
Burcu Küçük BiçerDepartment of Medical Education and Informatics, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.
Erwin FallerPharmacy Department, School of Allied Health Sciences, San Pedro College, Davao City, Philippines.
Randy A TudyFaculty of the College of Education, University of Southeastern Philippines, Davao City, Philippines.
Aries BaldonadoCollege of Nursing, Saint Alexius College, Koronadal City, Philippines.
Criselle Angeline PenamanteDepartment of Psychology, College of Science, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines.
Rafidah BahariDepartment of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Cyberjaya, Cyberjaya, Malaysia.
Delan Ameen YounusDepartment of Medical Microbiology, College of Medicine, University of Duhok, Duhok, Iraq.
Zjwan Mohammed IsmailDepartment of Medical Laboratory Technology, Technical Health and Medical College, Erbil Polytechnique University, Erbil, Iraq.
Masoud LotfizadehSocial Determinants of Health Research Center, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran.
Shehu Muhammad HassanDepartment of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
Rahamatu Shamsiyyah IliyaDepartment of Public Health, Distance Learning Centre, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
Asari E InyangSchool of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, UK.
Theingi Maung MaungAsian Institute of Medicine, Science and Technology, Bedong, Kedah, Malaysia.
Win Myint OoASEAN Institute for Health Development, Mahidol University, Salaya, Thailand.
Ohnmar MyintRegional Public Health Department, Ayeyarwady Region, Pathein, Myanmar.
Anil KhadkaDepartment of Public Health Modern Technical College Affiliated to Pokhara University, Lalitpur, Nepal.
Swosti AcharyaManmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Centre, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, 44600, Nepal.
Soe Soe AyeDepartment of Paediatrics, RCSI Program Perdana University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Thein Win NaingDepartment of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Cyberjaya, Cyberjaya, Malaysia.
Myat Thida WinDepartment of Internal Medicine, University of Cyberjaya, Cyberjaya, Malaysia.
Ye Wint KyawFaculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, SEGi University, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.
Pramila Pudasaini ThapaLife Skill Education Institutes/Yeti Health Science Academy, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Josana KhanalDepartment of Public Health (Purbanchal University), Kathmandu, Nepal.
Sudip BhattacharyaDepartment of Community and Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Deoghar, Jharkhand, India.
Khadijah AbidDepartment of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
Mochammad FahleviManagement Department, BINUS Online Learning, Bina Nusantara University, Jakarta, 11480, Indonesia.
Mohammed AljuaidDepartment of Health Administration, College of Business Administration, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. maljuaid@ksu.edu.sa.
Radwa Abdullah El-AbasirNuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford Richard Doll Building, Old Road Campus, Oxford, OX3 7LF, UK.
Mohamed E G ElsayedDepartment of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy III, University of Ulm, Ulm, Germany.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundExcessive or inappropriate use of social media has been linked to disruptions in regular work, well-being, mental health, and overall reduction of quality of life. However, a limited number of studies documenting the impact of social media on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) are available globally.

aimThis study aimed to explore the perceived social media needs and their impact on the quality of life among the adult population of various selected countries. METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional, quantitative design and analytical study utilized an online survey disseminated from November to December 2021.

resultsA total of 6689 respondents from ten countries participated in the study. The largest number of respondents was from Malaysia (23.9%), followed by Bangladesh (15.5%), Georgia (14.8%), and Turkey (12.2%). The prevalence of social media users was over 90% in Austria, Georgia, Myanmar, Nigeria, and the Philippines. The majority of social media users were from the 18-24 age group. Multiple regression analysis showed that higher education level was positively correlated with all four domains of WHOQoL. In addition, the psychological health domain of quality of life was positively associated in all countries. Predictors among Social Media Needs, Affective Needs (β = -0.07), and Social Integrative Needs (β = 0.09) were significantly associated with psychological health.

conclusionThe study illuminates the positive correlation between higher education levels and improved life quality among social media users, highlighting an opportunity for policymakers to craft education-focused initiatives that enhance well-being. The findings call for strategic interventions to safeguard the mental health of the global social media populace, particularly those at educational and health disadvantages.

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Affective needsAustriaDeterminantsEpidemiologyGeorgiaQuality of lifeSocial media needs

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PMID38449000
PMCPMC10918911

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