The relationship between college students’ social media use and core self-evaluation: the chain mediating effect of information overload and fear of missing out - Scorecard - MDSpire
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The relationship between college students’ social media use and core self-evaluation: the chain mediating effect of information overload and fear of missing out
Clinical Scorecard: Exploring the Connection Between Social Media Engagement and Core Self-Evaluation Among College Students: The Mediating Roles of Information Overload and Fear of Missing Out
At a Glance
Category
Detail
Condition
Social Media Engagement and Core Self-Evaluation
Key Mechanisms
Influence of social media on self-esteem, anxiety, and academic burnout.
Target Population
College students
Care Setting
Psychological and social well-being assessment
Key Highlights
14.7% of internet users in China are adolescents, with college students being heavy social media users.
Social media use is linked to decreased self-esteem and increased anxiety and depression.
Core self-evaluation is a protective factor against suicidal ideation and a predictor of academic burnout.
Information overload from social media can lead to cognitive stress and diminished mental health.
Social media can enhance connectivity but also contribute to negative affect and memory lapses.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Assess the impact of social media on self-esteem and mental health in college students.
Management
Implement strategies to mitigate the negative effects of social media engagement.
Monitoring & Follow-up
Regularly evaluate students' core self-evaluation and mental health status.
Risks
Monitor for signs of Internet addiction, sleep disturbances, and academic burnout.
Patient & Prescribing Data
College students experiencing psychological challenges related to social media use.
Focus on enhancing core self-evaluation to improve mental health outcomes.
Clinical Best Practices
Encourage balanced social media use among college students.
Promote awareness of information overload and its effects on mental health.
Support the development of positive self-cognitive schemas through counseling.
