https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/937285
News Release 8-Dec-2021
Peer-Reviewed Publication
University of Kent
New research led by the University of Kent with Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has found that during periods of limited face-to-face contact, such as that experienced by most people during Covid-19 lockdowns, digital contact is particularly harmful for young people’s wellbeing.
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The study, published by New Media and Society, suggests that video or text-based messaging apps in particular can have a negative effect on the mental wellbeing of young people over 16. For empathetic people, who readily recognise and align with others’ emotions, wellbeing was worst when communicating via video chat.
Despite its legal and health threats, face-to-face contact was still positively associated with wellbeing compared to digital contact. Perceived household vulnerability to Covid-19 reduced the positive effect of face-to-face communication on wellbeing, but surprisingly, people’s own vulnerability did not. Findings show that people strived to remain socially connected while maintaining a physical distance, despite the tangible costs to their wellbeing.
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