The Differential Effects of Social Media on Depressive Symptoms and Suicidal Ideation Among the Younger and Older Adult Population in Hong Kong During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Population-Based Cross-sectional Survey Study

BackgroundSocial media has become a ubiquitous part of daily life during the COVID-19 pandemic isolation. However, the role of social media use in depression and suicidal ideation of the general public remains unclear. Related empirical studies were limited and reported inconsistent findings. Little...

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Main Authors: Yang, Xue, Yip, Benjamin H K, Mak, Arthur D P, Zhang, Dexing, Lee, Eric K P, Wong, Samuel Y S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JMIR Publications 2021-05-01
Series:JMIR Public Health and Surveillance
Online Access:https://publichealth.jmir.org/2021/5/e24623