"The Impact of Social Media on Teen Depression and Personality Traits"

A study involving 237 teens aged 14 to 16 found that personality traits, particularly extraversion, significantly influence how teens experience social media, with platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube varying in their impact on depressive symptoms. Instagram may not affect extroverted teens but can increase depressive symptoms in those with low or average extraversion, while TikTok was associated with higher depressive symptoms in teens prone to negative thoughts. The research underscores the importance of considering individual differences in how social media affects mental health, with extroverted teens likely to have more positive experiences on social media platforms.