Social Media Usage and Mental Health Survey

Social media usage intensity and its psychological and relational consequences are detailed in this collected set of survey responses. This data provides insight into how young adults perceive the influence of digital platforms on their interpersonal relationships and overall mental well-being.

What is your age group?: Self-reported age ranges of respondents, primarily focused on the 18-25 age group. What is your occupation?: Primary occupational status, with a large majority identifying as Students. Where do you live?: Geographic classification of residence (e.g., Urban Area, Rural Area). How many hours per day do you spend on social media?: Estimated daily social media engagement. How has social media affected your real-life relationships?: Perceived impact on interpersonal relationships, showing equal proportions reporting no change and worsening effects. How frequently do you use email for communication?: Frequency of email use for personal or professional communication. Do you use LinkedIn for professional networking?: Frequency of LinkedIn use for career purposes. How often do you use WhatsApp for communication?: WhatsApp usage intensity, showing daily use as the most common response. Which social media platforms do you use the most?: Primary platform(s) for social interaction, with Facebook being the dominant response. Do you feel that social media affects your mental health?: Self-reported mental health influence, with 'Yes, negatively' being the most common answer.

The data is provided in a CSV file format, titled dataset.csv, with a size of 5.51 kB. The dataset contains 10 columns and 49 total records. All columns have 100% valid data, ensuring a high degree of data usability and integrity. The expected update frequency for this dataset is never.

This data is highly valuable for academic research into digital sociology, psychology, and mental health studies. It can be used by analysts examining correlations between high daily social media usage and perceived negative effects on relationships or mental well-being. It is also suitable for developing public health campaigns aimed at the 18-25 age demographic regarding balanced digital consumption.

The dataset focuses primarily on individuals in the 18-25 age group. Occupationally, the vast majority of respondents are students. Geographically, respondents were sourced from diverse locations, with a slight majority residing in Urban Areas. The time range of data collection is not specified in the description details.

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Original Data Source: Social Media Usage and Mental Health Survey