Mental Health IssueNCT04967846
Social Media Effects on Mental Health
An observational study of Mental Health Issue and Mental Health Wellness 1, run by Yale-NUS College at 1 site in Singapore.
Trial summary
In the last decade, research on social media and mental health has produced mixed results. Overall, the current findings suggest that the negative effects on mental health are exacerbated by longer and more frequent social media usage, whereas the positive effects are bolstered when social media is used to connect… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 21 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Mental Health Issue, Mental Health Wellness 1, Mental Health Wellness 2
- How many people
- 608 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSingapore
- Study dates
- 13 Jun 2021to 19 Sep 2021
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 21 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Recruiting a representative sample of 740 people on the crowdsourcing platform Amazon Mechanical Turk (MTurk).
Who may be able to join
- Healthy adult volunteers, aged 21 and above
- English proficiency
- Facebook users
Who cannot join
- Participants below 21 years old
- Non-Facebook users
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: How Do We Resolve the Social Dilemma? Facebook Features Use as a Moderator of Mental Health.
In the last decade, research on social media and mental health has produced mixed results. Overall, the current findings suggest that the negative effects on mental health are exacerbated by longer and more frequent social media usage, whereas the positive effects are bolstered when social media is used to connect with other people.
With the largest number of global users, Facebook is the most frequently studied social media network. Over the past few years, the increasing concerns about the risks associated with Facebook have even translated to wider pop culture conversations, as exemplified by the 2020 documentary The Social Dilemma. In response, Facebook has rolled out a series of features supposed to mitigate these risks and encourage responsible social media usage. These features include activity trackers and reminders, unfollow and snooze buttons, and data sharing regulators. Currently, there is no research done to address whether (1) these features are used at all, and (2) whether they are successful in moderating the negative mental health consequences of Facebook usage.
This study seeks to address the gap in literature through a survey done on the crowdsourcing platform Amazon Mechanical Turk (MTurk).
- Conditions
- Mental Health Issue, Mental Health Wellness 1, Mental Health Wellness 2, Social Media Addiction, Internet Addiction
- Keywords
- Social Media, Facebook, Mental Health, Wellbeing
- Medical subject headings
- Internet Addiction Disorder, Psychological Well-Being
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Mental Health Scores
Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21), (measured on a 4 point scale: min = 0, max = 3; higher scores indicating higher depression, anxiety and/or stress).
Measured: Once during the survey.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted20 Jul 2021
- Study start13 Jun 2021
- Primary completion24 Aug 2021
- Study completion19 Sep 2021
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Mental Health IssueStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 608 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Yale-NUS College
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Tamara Barsova, Principal investigator, Yale-NUS College
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04967846
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- SM245864
- Status last verified
- May 2022
- First submitted
- 16 Jun 2021
- Last updated
- 10 May 2022
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Yale-NUS College regulations do not allow the sharing of private participant information.
Publications
Barsova T, Cheong ZG, Mak AR, Liu JC. Predicting Psychological Symptoms When Facebook's Digital Well-being Features Are Used: Cross-sectional Survey Study. JMIR Form Res. 2022 Aug 29;6(8):e39387. doi: 10.2196/39387.
PubMed 36036971
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 10 May 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- How Do We Resolve the Social Dilemma? Facebook Features Use as a Moderator of Mental Health.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04967846
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SM245864
- Conditions
- Mental Health Issue, Mental Health Wellness 1, Mental Health Wellness 2, Social Media Addiction, Internet Addiction
- Keywords
- Social Media, Facebook, Mental Health, Wellbeing
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 608 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Yale-NUS CollegeUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 13 Jun 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 24 Aug 2021 (actual)
- Study completion
- 19 Sep 2021 (actual)
- First posted
- 20 Jul 2021 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
In the last decade, research on social media and mental health has produced mixed results. Overall, the current findings suggest that the negative effects on mental health are exacerbated by longer and more frequent social media usage, whereas the positive effects are bolstered when social media is used to connect with other people.
With the largest number of global users, Facebook is the most frequently studied social media network. Over the past few years, the increasing concerns about the risks associated with Facebook have even translated to wider pop culture conversations, as exemplified by the 2020 documentary The Social Dilemma. In response, Facebook has rolled out a series of features supposed to mitigate these risks and encourage responsible social media usage. These features include activity trackers and reminders, unfollow and snooze buttons, and data sharing regulators. Currently, there is no research done to address whether (1) these features are used at all, and (2) whether they are successful in moderating the negative mental health consequences of Facebook usage.
This study seeks to address the gap in literature through a survey done on the crowdsourcing platform Amazon Mechanical Turk (MTurk).
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 21 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Recruiting a representative sample of 740 people on the crowdsourcing platform Amazon Mechanical Turk (MTurk).
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Healthy adult volunteers, aged 21 and above
- English proficiency
- Facebook users
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Participants below 21 years old
- Non-Facebook users
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Mental Health Scores
Time frame: Once during the survey.
Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21), (measured on a 4 point scale: min = 0, max = 3; higher scores indicating higher depression, anxiety and/or stress).
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 10 May 2022.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 36036971Barsova T, Cheong ZG, Mak AR, Liu JC. Predicting Psychological Symptoms When Facebook's Digital Well-being Features Are Used: Cross-sectional Survey Study. JMIR Form Res. 2022 Aug 29;6(8):e39387. doi: 10.2196/39387.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Yale-NUS College regulations do not allow the sharing of private participant information.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Tamara Barsova principal investigator
Yale-NUS College
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Mental Health Issue and Mental Health Wellness 1, run by Yale-NUS College at 1 site in Singapore.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 10 May 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Singapore. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Mental Health Scores (time frame: Once during the survey.). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04967846, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 10 May 2022.