Does Social Media Impact Adolescent Mental Health?
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Conditions studied: Mental Health
In brief
The mental health of adolescents in the United States has seen a steep decline, roughly coinciding with the increasing popularity of social media and smartphones. But does social media have a causal impact on the mental health of adolescents or are concerns about the effect of social media on kids a form of public hysteria? In this study, the investigators will conduct the first field experiment in 10-14-year-olds to examine whether, how, and for whom social media harms mental health.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT06049888
- Run by
- Georgetown University
- People needed
- 500
- Starts
- 2024-09-29
- Expected to finish
- 2028-06-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-07-08
Who can join
Age: 10 and older, up to 14. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- is an adolescent who is between the ages of 10 and 14;
- is an adolescent whose parents have decided to buy them their first smartphone;
- is an adolescent both of whose parents/guardians consent for them to be in the study;
- is an adolescent who assents to be in the study; 5) is an adolescent who speaks and reads English sufficiently to complete surveys and provide informed consent.
You may not qualify if…
- is an adolescent who has severe developmental problems (e.g., autism, severe language delay);
- is an adolescent who is currently or has ever been diagnosed with severe or moderately severe mental illness;
- is an adolescent who is currently or has ever experienced suicidal ideation.
Where it is running
- Georgetown University — Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States (enrolling)
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