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March 3, 2026SHILAP Revista de lepidopterologíaOpen Access

Association between social media usefulness, depression, and self-esteem among adults with disabilities: a longitudinal panel study

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DKDan Bi KimJLJae Hyeok LimJKJisu Ko

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Overview

Longitudinal panel study examines social media's impact on mental health in adults with disabilities, suggesting positive correlations.

Key Points

  • Higher social media usefulness scores correlate with lower depression levels and enhanced self-esteem among individuals with disabilities.
  • Participants showed an odds ratio (OR) of 0.57 for depression, indicating a significant link to social media ratings, particularly among those with impairments.
  • Assessment was based on a longitudinal panel using the Disability and Life Dynamics Panel data from 2019 to 2021 with 819 participants.
  • Implications suggest that social media can play a crucial role in improving mental health among adults with disabilities.

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Kim et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a75e05c6e9836116a285bdhttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-025-02753-3
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