Social media consumptive and obesity risk the relationship between physical activity and adolescents' digital habits
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Consumptive, Social Media, Obesity, Physical Activity, Digital Habits.Abstract
Mental health is an important issue in the digital era, especially with the increasing use of social media which can have both positive and negative impacts. However, public awareness of mental health is still low and needs to be improved through social media as a means of education. This study aims to examine efforts to increase mental health awareness in the era of social media using quantitative methods. Data was collected through an online survey with a purposive sampling technique involving the adolescent population and young generation aged 19-24 years as active users of social media as many as 140 respondents. The study sample was selected in a stratified manner to ensure a balanced representation based on age and frequency of social media use. Respondents filled out a questionnaire that measured mental health awareness levels and social media usage patterns. The results showed that there was a significant positive correlation between the use of educational social media and increased mental health awareness. Additionally, users who actively follow mental health communities on social media have better levels of understanding than those who don't. However, excessive use of social media without control can degrade mental health. In conclusion, social media has the potential to be an effective tool in increasing mental health awareness if used appropriately and educationally. The implications of this research encourage the development of integrated mental health education on social media platforms to educate and support the wider community.
Keywords: Consumptive, Social Media, Obesity, Physical Activity, Digital Habits.
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