Social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, are now part of almost everyone's social life, especially for the newer generations. Children and teenagers grew up together with these Internet-based services, which have become an integral part of their personal and social life. However, as reported in various studies, psychological and psychiatric problems are sometimes associated with problematic usage of social media. The primary purpose of this review is to provide an overview of the cognitive, psychological, and social outcomes correlated with problematic use of social media sites during the developmental stages, from age 10 to 19 years. With a specific focus on depression, anxiety, eating, and neurodevelopmental disorders, the review also discuss evidence related to genetic and neurobiological issues, together with the implications in clinical work and future directions under a multidisciplinary perspective. While the scientific community has made significant progress in enhancing our understanding of the impact of social media on teenagers' lives, more research integrating biological and environmental factors is required to fully elucidate the development of these disorders.

Social Media Usage and Development of Psychiatric Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence: A Review / Cataldo, Ilaria; Lepri, Bruno; Neoh, Michelle; Esposito, Gianluca. - In: FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY. - ISSN 1664-0640. - 11:508595(2021). [10.3389/fpsyt.2020.508595]

Social Media Usage and Development of Psychiatric Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence: A Review

Cataldo, Ilaria;Lepri, Bruno;Esposito, Gianluca
2021-01-01

Abstract

Social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, are now part of almost everyone's social life, especially for the newer generations. Children and teenagers grew up together with these Internet-based services, which have become an integral part of their personal and social life. However, as reported in various studies, psychological and psychiatric problems are sometimes associated with problematic usage of social media. The primary purpose of this review is to provide an overview of the cognitive, psychological, and social outcomes correlated with problematic use of social media sites during the developmental stages, from age 10 to 19 years. With a specific focus on depression, anxiety, eating, and neurodevelopmental disorders, the review also discuss evidence related to genetic and neurobiological issues, together with the implications in clinical work and future directions under a multidisciplinary perspective. While the scientific community has made significant progress in enhancing our understanding of the impact of social media on teenagers' lives, more research integrating biological and environmental factors is required to fully elucidate the development of these disorders.
2021
508595
Cataldo, Ilaria; Lepri, Bruno; Neoh, Michelle; Esposito, Gianluca
Social Media Usage and Development of Psychiatric Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence: A Review / Cataldo, Ilaria; Lepri, Bruno; Neoh, Michelle; Esposito, Gianluca. - In: FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY. - ISSN 1664-0640. - 11:508595(2021). [10.3389/fpsyt.2020.508595]
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