Association between social media use and depression among students of International Islamic University Malaysia Kuantan

Abdul Ghani, Radiah and Abdul Nazir, Nur Sarah Nabila and Mohd. Noor, Hanisah (2022) Association between social media use and depression among students of International Islamic University Malaysia Kuantan. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 18 (19). pp. 128-133. ISSN 1675-8544 E-ISSN 2636-9346

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Abstract

Introduction: Depression is a vital issue to be concerned about because it is anticipated to be one of the major health issues confronting Malaysia in the coming years. Social media has emerged as one of the main contributors to depression due to the increased use of technology in modern society. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the association between social media use and depression among IIUM students. Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 227 students of IIUM Kuantan from three Kulliyyahs; Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences (KAHS), Science (KOS) and Dentistry (KOD). Convenience sampling was applied and self-administered questionnaires were distributed. Data was analysed using Statistical Package Software for Social Sciences (SPSS), where descriptive frequency table, Mann-Whitney U test, Kruskal-Wallis test and Correlation test were applied. Results: This study indicated that the level of social media-related depression among students in selected kulliyyah in IIUM Kuantan was low (n=61, 26.9%). Body image dissatisfaction, online harassment, sleep disturbance and high self-esteem were significantly associated with low depression. Socio-demographic factors, which are the types of kulliyyah and working part-time, were significantly associated with depression, with a p-value of 0.002 and 0.012, respectively. Conclusion: Social media use and depression were associated considerably, involving body image, online harassment, sleep, and self-esteem. A guideline and education for better and safe use of social media in our country should be proposed as part of preventive action in future.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Social media, Depression, Body image, Online harassment, Self-esteem
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences > Department of Biomedical Science (Effective:1st July 2011)
Depositing User:	Dr. Radiah Abdul Ghani
Date Deposited:	09 Jan 2023 09:49
Last Modified:	09 Jan 2023 10:05
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/102783

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