#766 - Jonathan Haidt - The Hidden Dangers Of Social Media On Mental Health
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Correlation between Social Media Usage and Mental Health
Despite varying perspectives, there is agreement on the correlation between time spent on social media and mental health. The consensus is that the correlation is around 0.1 to 0.15 for boys and girls. However, some researchers, like Jean and the speaker, suggest the correlation is stronger for girls, around 0.2. This correlation, although not high in a mathematical sense, is significant in the public health context, similar to other health impacts like calcium consumption and osteoporosis.
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