Social Media and Well-Being

In C. Fullwood, D. Branley-Bell, L. J. Orchard, M. Limniou, & V. Stefanova (Eds.), The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Cyberpsychology (pp. 1–9)

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A. Masciantonio, N. Gugushvili, & P. Verduyn

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September 12, 2026

Abstract: This entry reviews the scientific literature on the relationship between social media use and wellbeing. It highlights that the associations identified are frequently mixed and emphasises that outcomes depend on how social media is used, who is using it and what platforms or content are involved.

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