Primary Submission Category: Mental health/function
Social Media Addictive, Depression and Suicide Ideation in Elburgon Ward
Authors: Ndirangu Ngunjiri
Presenting Author: Ndirangu Ngunjiri*
Addictive behavior to social network sites is considered an alarming phenomenon where other psychopathological problems can be manifested. The purpose of the study is to analyze the relationship between the use and the addictive behavior of social media and the use of mobile devices, depression, and suicidal ideation in Elburgon Ward. The questionnaires were applied to a sample of 376 persons where 51.7% were men and 48.3% were women, with an average age of 20.01 years (SD = 1.84). Unlike the use of social media, addictive behavior was significantly related to depression and suicidal ideation. 43.4% of the sample reported having at least one idea about suicide in the last three months. We propose an explanatory model that was adjusted appropriately and explained the addictive behavior with the frequency of mobile phone use, daily hours, depression, and suicidal ideation, the last one in a negative direction. It is concluded that, unlike excessive use, addictive behavior is associated with negative psychological characteristics. However, addictive behavior can also be considered a protective factor against suicidal ideation when relating to depression.
Keywords: social media; addictive behavior; excessive use; depression; suicidal ideation; mobile
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