Problematic social media use, everyday memory failures, and prospective and retrospective lapses: evidence from a large sample of young adults - Scorecard - MDSpire
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Problematic social media use, everyday memory failures, and prospective and retrospective lapses: evidence from a large sample of young adults
Clinical Scorecard: Social Media Overuse, Everyday Memory Issues, and Lapses in Prospective and Retrospective Recall: Insights from a Large Cohort of Young Adults
At a Glance
Category
Detail
Condition
Problematic Social Media Use (PSMU)
Key Mechanisms
Association with everyday memory failures and lapses in prospective and retrospective memory.
Target Population
Young adults aged 18-35 in Spain.
Care Setting
Research study context.
Key Highlights
Higher PSMU linked to more frequent everyday memory failures.
Everyday memory failures mediate the relationship between PSMU and memory lapses.
Participants with clinical cutoff for PSMU reported poorer memory functioning.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Assess PSMU using validated measures.
Management
Monitor memory functioning in individuals with high PSMU.
Monitoring & Follow-up
Evaluate everyday memory failures as a potential indicator of cognitive impact.
Risks
Increased risk of memory lapses associated with high PSMU.
Patient & Prescribing Data
Young adults aged 18-35 exhibiting PSMU.
Focus on addressing cognitive impacts of excessive social media use.
Clinical Best Practices
Encourage reduced social media engagement to improve memory functioning.
Implement strategies to enhance attention and memory retention.
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