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Emotional Support From Social Media Found to Reduce Anxiety (news.uark.edu)
submitted 17 hours ago by Beep@lemmus.org to c/technology@lemmy.world
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A researcher recently found that young adults who receive emotional support on social media are significantly more likely to report reduced anxiety symptoms, with a few specific personality traits reporting the most improved well-being.

Among the study's findings was that people with high openness to experience, high extraversion, high agreeableness and low conscientiousness reported an increase in perceived social media emotional support. Positive interactions and perceptions may explain why young adults with these specific traits feel more supported and less anxious overall.

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[–] Vanth@reddthat.com 11 points 14 hours ago

Yeah, this is a super common theme from queer people in small rural and/or religious communities. Online may be the only interaction they have for information and support.