The impact of social media on happiness can be complex. A study estimated that deactivating Facebook for six weeks led to a 0.060 standard deviation improvement in users' emotional state, while deactivating Instagram resulted in a 0.041 standard deviation improvement. These effects were statistically significant, particularly for Facebook users over the age of 35 and Instagram users who are women under 25 years old[1].
The findings suggest that social media use may negatively affect emotional well-being, particularly around stressful events like elections, as many users report improvements in happiness, depression, and anxiety when they take breaks from these platforms[1].
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