Main IV
The two media format that were analyzed were social media post and short academic essays.
The Association: Between Media Format And Anxiety
Amanda L. Hogarth
Opening Slide
Technological advancements make people’s lives increasingly intertwined with the digital world. Unfortunately, social media has become a ubiquitous force shaping our interactions with one another, perceptions, and mental health.
Moderator IV
The moderator that was uses was time. When the participants viewed the posts or the short essay they had a time limit set.
Dependent Variable
Anxiety is defined as apprehension, tension, or uneasiness that stems from the anticipation of danger. We ask our participants to measured their anxiety
Hypotheses
| Reading | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Media post | Short Essay | ||
| Exposure length | 1 min | Less Anxiety | More Anxiety |
| 3 min | More Anxiety | Less Anxiety |
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Discussion
Strengths: Clear operationalization of variables. Appropriate statistical tests were used to ensure robust findings.
Limitations: Small, convenience sample limits generalizability. Potential response bias due to participants’ awareness of the study’s focus on anxiety.
Implications: Highlights the need for mindful media consumption. Suggests designing social media to mitigate anxiety.
Take home
In conclusion, our study underscores the significant impact of media format and exposure time on anxiety. It calls for public awareness and thoughtful digital content design to safeguard mental health in our increasingly digital world. Let’s be mindful of our media consumption to foster better mental well-being.