Social Media & Mental Health: Quick Quiz
Published Jul 2, 2026 · Updated Jul 31, 2026 · Editorial Team
Test your knowledge on how recent studies link social media use to mental health outcomes.
❓ 10 Questions
⏱️ 5 Minutes
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QUESTION 1
Which platform is most often linked to increased feelings of loneliness in recent studies?
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Which platform is most often linked to increased feelings of loneliness in recent studies?
- A. Instagram
- B. TikTok
- C. LinkedIn
- D. Pinterest
According to a 2023 meta-analysis, what amount of daily social media use is associated with the lowest risk of depressive symptoms?
- A. Less than 30 minutes
- B. 1-2 hours
- C. 3-4 hours
- D. More than 5 hours
Which psychological effect is commonly reported when users receive few likes on their posts?
- A. Increased self-esteem
- B. Feelings of rejection
- C. Improved mood
- D. Enhanced creativity
A study found that taking a one-week break from Facebook led to improvements in which area?
- A. Sleep quality
- B. Physical fitness
- C. Academic performance
- D. Financial savings
Which age group shows the strongest correlation between heavy social media use and anxiety symptoms?
- A. Children under 10
- B. Teenagers (13-18)
- C. Adults 25-34
- D. Seniors 65+
What is the term for the fear of missing out that drives frequent social media checking?
- A. Nomophobia
- B. FOMO
- C. Cyberchondria
- D. Technostress
Which activity on social media is most associated with positive mental health outcomes?
- A. Passive scrolling
- B. Posting selfies
- C. Engaging in supportive comments
- D. Playing games
Research indicates that exposure to idealized body images on social media can lead to:
- A. Increased physical activity
- B. Higher body satisfaction
- C. Lower self-esteem
- D. Better academic grades
Which feature introduced by platforms aims to reduce negative mental health impacts?
- A. Algorithmic feed
- B. Like‑count hiding
- C. Auto‑play videos
- D. Infinite scroll
A longitudinal study found that adolescents who limited social media to 30 minutes per day experienced a decrease in:
- A. Physical height
- B. Academic stress
- C. Loneliness and depression
- D. Screen brightness
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