Use and self-perceived effects of social media before and after the COVID-19 outbreak: a cross-national study

• DOI: 10.1007/s12553-021-00595-x
• Publication Date: 2021-09-14T04:02:26Z
• Authors: Hilde Thygesen; Tore Bonsaksen; Mariyana Schoultz; Mary Ruffolo; Janni Leung; Daicia Price; Amy Østertun Geirdal
• Keywords: Computer-assisted web interviewing

To (i) examine the use of social media before and after COVID-19 outbreak; (ii) self-perceived impact (iii) whether impacts outbreak varied by levels mental health. A cross-national online survey was conducted in Norway, UK, USA Australia. Participants (n = 3810) reported which they used, how frequently used them outbreak, degree to felt contributed a range outcomes. The participants also completed 12-item General Health Questionnaire. data were analyzed chi-square tests multiple linear regression analysis. Social more pandemic than compared outbreak. Self-perceived effects from using increased particular stress concern for own others' Emotional distress associated with being affected media, terms or has during coronavirus as well its on people. In particular, health concerns attributed People poor appear be particularly vulnerable experiencing related their media.