The evolving role of social media in enhancing quality of life: a global perspective across 10 countries
Issued Date
2024-12-01
Resource Type
ISSN
07787367
eISSN
20493258
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85186934666
Journal Title
Archives of Public Health
Volume
82
Issue
1
Rights Holder(s)
SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
Archives of Public Health Vol.82 No.1 (2024)
Suggested Citation
Marzo R.R., Jun Chen H.W., Ahmad A., Thew H.Z., Choy J.S., Ng C.H., Chew C.L.A., Heidler P., King I., Shrestha R., Rahman F., Rana J.A., Khoshtaria T., Matin A., Todua N., Küçük Biçer B., Faller E., Tudy R.A., Baldonado A., Penamante C.A., Bahari R., Younus D.A., Ismail Z.M., Lotfizadeh M., Hassan S.M., Iliya R.S., Inyang A.E., Maung Maung T., Oo W.M., Myint O., Khadka A., Acharya S., Aye S.S., Naing T.W., Win M.T., Kyaw Y.W., Thapa P.P., Khanal J., Bhattacharya S., Abid K., Fahlevi M., Aljuaid M., El-Abasir R.A., Elsayed M.E.G. The evolving role of social media in enhancing quality of life: a global perspective across 10 countries. Archives of Public Health Vol.82 No.1 (2024). doi:10.1186/s13690-023-01222-z Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/97603
Title
The evolving role of social media in enhancing quality of life: a global perspective across 10 countries
Author(s)
Marzo R.R.
Jun Chen H.W.
Ahmad A.
Thew H.Z.
Choy J.S.
Ng C.H.
Chew C.L.A.
Heidler P.
King I.
Shrestha R.
Rahman F.
Rana J.A.
Khoshtaria T.
Matin A.
Todua N.
Küçük Biçer B.
Faller E.
Tudy R.A.
Baldonado A.
Penamante C.A.
Bahari R.
Younus D.A.
Ismail Z.M.
Lotfizadeh M.
Hassan S.M.
Iliya R.S.
Inyang A.E.
Maung Maung T.
Oo W.M.
Myint O.
Khadka A.
Acharya S.
Aye S.S.
Naing T.W.
Win M.T.
Kyaw Y.W.
Thapa P.P.
Khanal J.
Bhattacharya S.
Abid K.
Fahlevi M.
Aljuaid M.
El-Abasir R.A.
Elsayed M.E.G.
Jun Chen H.W.
Ahmad A.
Thew H.Z.
Choy J.S.
Ng C.H.
Chew C.L.A.
Heidler P.
King I.
Shrestha R.
Rahman F.
Rana J.A.
Khoshtaria T.
Matin A.
Todua N.
Küçük Biçer B.
Faller E.
Tudy R.A.
Baldonado A.
Penamante C.A.
Bahari R.
Younus D.A.
Ismail Z.M.
Lotfizadeh M.
Hassan S.M.
Iliya R.S.
Inyang A.E.
Maung Maung T.
Oo W.M.
Myint O.
Khadka A.
Acharya S.
Aye S.S.
Naing T.W.
Win M.T.
Kyaw Y.W.
Thapa P.P.
Khanal J.
Bhattacharya S.
Abid K.
Fahlevi M.
Aljuaid M.
El-Abasir R.A.
Elsayed M.E.G.
Author's Affiliation
International Black Sea University
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
College of Business Administration
Pokhara University
Erbil Polytechnic University
Purbanchal University
Perdana University
SEGi University
Bina Nusantara University
Management & Science University, Malaysia
University of Cyberjaya
University of Duhok
Asian Institute of Medicine, Science & Technology
Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University
Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital
Green Pastures Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre Nepal
University of Santo Tomas, Manila
The Aga Khan University Hospital
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
University of the Sunshine Coast
College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry Gujarat
Bournemouth University
Fachhochschule St. Polten
Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences
Gazi University, Faculty of Medicine
Universität Oldenburg
Monash University Malaysia
Imperial College London
Mahidol University
IMC Fachhochschule Krems GmbH
Ahmadu Bello University
Universität Ulm
Curtin University, Malaysia
University of Oxford Medical Sciences Division
Ayeyarwady Region
Saint Alexius College
University of Southeastern Philippines
Bangladesh National Nutrition Council
Teaching University Geomedi
Yeti Health Science Academy
San Pedro College
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
College of Business Administration
Pokhara University
Erbil Polytechnic University
Purbanchal University
Perdana University
SEGi University
Bina Nusantara University
Management & Science University, Malaysia
University of Cyberjaya
University of Duhok
Asian Institute of Medicine, Science & Technology
Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University
Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital
Green Pastures Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre Nepal
University of Santo Tomas, Manila
The Aga Khan University Hospital
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
University of the Sunshine Coast
College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry Gujarat
Bournemouth University
Fachhochschule St. Polten
Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences
Gazi University, Faculty of Medicine
Universität Oldenburg
Monash University Malaysia
Imperial College London
Mahidol University
IMC Fachhochschule Krems GmbH
Ahmadu Bello University
Universität Ulm
Curtin University, Malaysia
University of Oxford Medical Sciences Division
Ayeyarwady Region
Saint Alexius College
University of Southeastern Philippines
Bangladesh National Nutrition Council
Teaching University Geomedi
Yeti Health Science Academy
San Pedro College
Corresponding Author(s)
Other Contributor(s)
Abstract
Background: Excessive or inappropriate use of social media has been linked to disruptions in regular work, well-being, mental health, and overall reduction of quality of life. However, a limited number of studies documenting the impact of social media on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) are available globally. Aim: This study aimed to explore the perceived social media needs and their impact on the quality of life among the adult population of various selected countries. Methodology: A cross-sectional, quantitative design and analytical study utilized an online survey disseminated from November to December 2021. Results: A total of 6689 respondents from ten countries participated in the study. The largest number of respondents was from Malaysia (23.9%), followed by Bangladesh (15.5%), Georgia (14.8%), and Turkey (12.2%). The prevalence of social media users was over 90% in Austria, Georgia, Myanmar, Nigeria, and the Philippines. The majority of social media users were from the 18–24 age group. Multiple regression analysis showed that higher education level was positively correlated with all four domains of WHOQoL. In addition, the psychological health domain of quality of life was positively associated in all countries. Predictors among Social Media Needs, Affective Needs (β = -0.07), and Social Integrative Needs (β = 0.09) were significantly associated with psychological health. Conclusion: The study illuminates the positive correlation between higher education levels and improved life quality among social media users, highlighting an opportunity for policymakers to craft education-focused initiatives that enhance well-being. The findings call for strategic interventions to safeguard the mental health of the global social media populace, particularly those at educational and health disadvantages.