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Impacto das redes sociais na saúde mental
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As redes sociais, especificamente o Instagram, são utilizadas diariamente por
milhões de utilizadores, o que gera preocupações sobre os impactos que estas podem vir
a ter na saúde mental, particularmente entre os jovens.
Contudo, o uso frequente e a procura de validação através de likes, comentários e
seguidores podem ter efeitos negativos sobre o bem-estar psicológico dos utilizadores.
Esta dissertação pretende analisar o impacto do Instagram na saúde mental dos
jovens, compreendidos na faixa etaária entre os 17 e 30, tendo por base os efeitos
provocados pela plataforma digital sobre a autoestima, a ansiedade, a depressão e a
perceção da imagem corporal.
Através da revisão de literatura podemos examinar teorias como a da comparação
social, que sugere que o uso de redes sociais pode potencializar a mesma, levando a uma
sensação de incompatibilidade e insegurança. Além disso, um dos temas abordados são
os efeitos da pressão para manter uma imagem ideal, comum no Instagram, que pode
gerar insatisfação e afetar mentalmente a saúde dos utilizadores.
Complementando a revisão de literatura, foi aplicado um questionário a jovens de
17 a 30 anos, com o objetivo de recolher dados sobre as experiências pessoais e a perceção
dos impactos do uso do Instagram na sua saúde mental. A análise dos resultados permitiu
relacionar o Instagram e questões como ansiedade, depressão e distúrbios corporais.
Social media platforms, particularly Instagram, are used daily by millions of individuals, raising significant concerns regarding their potential impact on mental health, especially among young people. Frequent usage and the pursuit of validation through likes, comments, and follower counts may have detrimental effects on users' psychological well-being. However, the primary objective of this dissertation is to examine the impact of Instagram on the mental health of young individuals aged between 17 and 30, focusing on the platform’s effect on self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and body image perception. Through a comprehensive review of the literature, this study explores theories such as the Social Comparison Theory, which posits that the use of social networking sites may amplify tendencies toward comparison, leading to feelings of inadequacy and insecurity. Furthermore, the analysis addresses the effects of pressure to maintain an idealized image, a phenomenon prevalent on Instagram, which may contribute to dissatisfaction and negatively influence users' mental health. To complement the literature review, a questionnaire was administered to individuals within the target age range, aiming to gather data on their personal experiences and perceptions regarding the impact of Instagram on their mental health. The analysis of the collected data enabled the identification of correlations between Instagram use and mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and body image disturbances.
Social media platforms, particularly Instagram, are used daily by millions of individuals, raising significant concerns regarding their potential impact on mental health, especially among young people. Frequent usage and the pursuit of validation through likes, comments, and follower counts may have detrimental effects on users' psychological well-being. However, the primary objective of this dissertation is to examine the impact of Instagram on the mental health of young individuals aged between 17 and 30, focusing on the platform’s effect on self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and body image perception. Through a comprehensive review of the literature, this study explores theories such as the Social Comparison Theory, which posits that the use of social networking sites may amplify tendencies toward comparison, leading to feelings of inadequacy and insecurity. Furthermore, the analysis addresses the effects of pressure to maintain an idealized image, a phenomenon prevalent on Instagram, which may contribute to dissatisfaction and negatively influence users' mental health. To complement the literature review, a questionnaire was administered to individuals within the target age range, aiming to gather data on their personal experiences and perceptions regarding the impact of Instagram on their mental health. The analysis of the collected data enabled the identification of correlations between Instagram use and mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and body image disturbances.
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Redes Sociais Instagram Saúde mental Jovens-adultos Social media Mental health Young adults