Social Media Use Among Hispanic/Latinx Dementia Caregivers
Author Information
Author(s): Chana Sofia Mildrum, Alvarez Loreli, Azuero Andres, Crowe Michael, Puga Frank
Primary Institution: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Hypothesis
No studies to date have examined social media use patterns in Hispanic/Latinx caregivers of people living with dementia.
Conclusion
Passive social media use is linked to worsened mental health outcomes among Hispanic/Latinx dementia caregivers.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants reported using social media an average of 158.18 minutes per day.
- Facebook and Instagram were the most used platforms among participants.
- Average time spent on social media was positively associated with behavioral symptom distress.
- Passive social media use was positively correlated with behavioral symptom distress and perceived stress.
- Active social media use was not significantly correlated with any mental health outcomes.
Takeaway
This study looked at how Hispanic/Latinx caregivers of people with dementia use social media, finding that just watching content can make them feel worse, while interacting with others doesn't seem to have the same effect.
Methodology
The study analyzed social media use habits and their associations with mental health outcomes among Hispanic/Latinx caregivers.
Participant Demographics
93.3% female, average age 55.69 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=.04, p=.02, p<.001, p=.03, p=.02
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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