Even reducing social media use improves mental health

A study conducted by Ruhr University and the German Center for Mental Health examined the impact of social media usage on mental health and work performance.

Within the scope of the research published in the journal "Behaviour and Information Technology," 166 participants, all of whom were employees, were divided into 2 groups. Before the research, the groups were surveyed on topics such as workload, job satisfaction, commitment to their work, mental health, stress levels, and fear of being fired.

EVEN 30 MINUTES A DAY FOR 1 WEEK MAKES A DIFFERENCE

While the first group continued their daily social media habits, the second group reduced their daily social media usage by 30 minutes each day for 1 week. As a result of the study, it was determined that individuals in the second group experienced a decrease in feelings of overwork and fear of being fired, while also feeling mentally better and being more satisfied with their jobs by focusing more on their work.

One of the authors of the study, Associate Professor Dr. Julia Brailovskaia from Ruhr University, commented on the results of the research by saying, "Our brain struggles to cope with constant distractions that divert our attention away from the task at hand. People who constantly interrupt their work to check their social media struggle more."