Social Media - Quiz

What did the study find about routine social media use?

• It is always harmful to mental health
• It has no impact on mental health
• It is positively associated with mental health
• It should be avoided completely

Answer explanation

The study found that routine social media use is positively associated with social well-being, positive mental health, and self-rated health.

What is an example of unhealthy social media use?

• Using it as part of a daily routine
• Checking apps excessively out of fear of missing out
• Sharing content with friends
• Using it to stay connected with family

Answer explanation

The study suggests that excessive checking due to fear of missing out is negatively associated with mental health and well-being.

Why might routine social media use be beneficial?

• It reduces the need for real-life social interactions
• It allows users to avoid face-to-face conversations
• It helps users expand and strengthen their social networks
• It has no measurable benefits

Answer explanation

Routine social media use can help people overcome barriers of distance and time, allowing them to connect and reconnect with others.

What is a potential solution for problematic social media use?

• Avoiding social media completely
• Behavioral interventions such as effortful control programs
• Spending more hours on social media
• Ignoring emotional reactions to social media

Answer explanation

Effortful control programs help users self-regulate their behavior, which has been shown to be useful in dealing with problematic Internet and social media use.

Which group was found to benefit more from social media use?

• Older individuals with less education
• Younger individuals with higher education
• Racial minorities
• Those with lower incomes

Answer explanation

The study found that the benefits of social media use were generally associated with younger age, better education, and being white.

What concern does the study raise about social media?

• It may increase the digital divide
• It is equally beneficial for all groups
• It only affects younger individuals
• It has no effect on mental health

Answer explanation

The study suggests that social media may perpetuate differences in access to and ability to act on health information among different demographic groups.

What is the study’s main argument regarding social media use?

• The frequency of use is the most important factor
• The way people use social media matters more than how often they use it
• Social media is harmful regardless of how it is used
• Social media should be banned for young people

Answer explanation

The findings suggest that how people use social media has a greater impact on their mental health than just the frequency or duration of use.

Which of the following is NOT a health-related outcome assessed in the study?

• Social well-being
• Positive mental health
• Self-rated health
• Physical fitness

Answer explanation

The study assessed social well-being, positive mental health, and self-rated health, but not physical fitness.

Why was the study's finding surprising?

• It contradicted the belief that social media is always harmful
• It showed that social media has no effect on mental health
• It proved that social media is dangerous for everyone
• It suggested that young people should stop using social media

Answer explanation

The study's findings contradicted the common belief that social media use is always harmful to mental health, particularly for young people.

What did the researchers find about emotional connection to social media?

• It improves mental health and well-being
• It has no measurable effect on health
• It is negatively associated with health outcomes
• It helps users feel more connected to reality

Answer explanation

The study found that emotional attachment to social media, such as excessive checking and fear of missing out, is negatively associated with all three health outcomes.