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Nos dias que correm, as redes sociais são cada vez mais relevantes para o quotidiano,
especialmente entre os mais jovens. A evolução tecnológica inerente ao aparecimento dos
novos media contribuiu significativamente para a alteração da forma como estes – os
jovens – se relacionam entre si e percebem a si próprios e aos outros. A ascensão das
plataformas digitais permitiu a criação de pequenas comunidades online, novas
tendências de socialização, novas profissões, entre outras.
Há uma corrente de investigação que nos indica que a comunicação está mais fácil, rápida
e que agora é mais simples mantermos o contacto com outras pessoas, ao passo que outros
investigadores defendem que há aspetos negativos nesta utilização; como
desenvolvimento de crises de ansiedade, problemas de sono, dependência, entre outros
problemas associados à saúde mental.
Neste sentido, o presente estudo tem como objetivo perceber como os jovens portugueses
utilizam as redes digitais e como percecionam os usos que fazem das mesmas, com
enfoque nas suas rotinas e na saúde mental. Para isso, recorreu-se ao uso de uma
metodologia quantitativa, através de um inquérito online. Os dados recolhidos pertencem
a uma amostra de 124 pessoas.
Os resultados indicam que as redes sociais digitais fazem parte dos hábitos diários dos
inquiridos, sendo o Instagram uma das redes digitais mais utilizadas pelos jovens. Quanto
ao impacto da utilização dessas plataformas nos seus quotidianos e na saúde mental, os
jovens indicam sobretudo fatores positivos, como a melhoria na comunicação, a redução
do sentimento de solidão, um aumento na confiança que têm em si mesmos, entre outros.
Por outro lado, uma menor parte destaca fatores negativos como o aumento da ansiedade
e a dependência tecnológica, que não devem ser desconsiderados.
Nowadays, social networks are becoming more and more relevant to daily life, especially among young people. The technological evolution inherent to the emergence of new media has made a significant contribution to changing the way they relate to each other and perceive themselves and others. The rise of digital platforms has allowed the creation of small online communities, new socialization trends, even new jobs, among others. There is a line of research that shows that communication is easier, faster and that it is now simpler to keep in touch with other people, while others researchers argue that there are negative aspects associated with this use; such as the development of anxiety attacks, sleep problems, addiction, among other problems associated with mental health. As such, this study aims to understand how young Portuguese people use the digital networks and how they perceive the uses they make of them, focusing on their routines and mental health. Therefore, a quantitative methodology was used, through an online survey. The data collected belongs to a sample of 124 people. The results show us that digital social networks are part of the interviewees’ daily haits, with Instagram being one of the digital networks most used by young people. About the impact of the use of these plataforms in their daily lies and mental health, young people indicate mainly positive factors, such as improved communication, reduced feelings of loneliness, an increase in their self-confidence, among others. On the other hand, a smaller part points out negative factors such as increased anxiety and techological dependance, which shouldn’t be disregarded.
Nowadays, social networks are becoming more and more relevant to daily life, especially among young people. The technological evolution inherent to the emergence of new media has made a significant contribution to changing the way they relate to each other and perceive themselves and others. The rise of digital platforms has allowed the creation of small online communities, new socialization trends, even new jobs, among others. There is a line of research that shows that communication is easier, faster and that it is now simpler to keep in touch with other people, while others researchers argue that there are negative aspects associated with this use; such as the development of anxiety attacks, sleep problems, addiction, among other problems associated with mental health. As such, this study aims to understand how young Portuguese people use the digital networks and how they perceive the uses they make of them, focusing on their routines and mental health. Therefore, a quantitative methodology was used, through an online survey. The data collected belongs to a sample of 124 people. The results show us that digital social networks are part of the interviewees’ daily haits, with Instagram being one of the digital networks most used by young people. About the impact of the use of these plataforms in their daily lies and mental health, young people indicate mainly positive factors, such as improved communication, reduced feelings of loneliness, an increase in their self-confidence, among others. On the other hand, a smaller part points out negative factors such as increased anxiety and techological dependance, which shouldn’t be disregarded.
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Redes sociais Saúde mental Jovens Literacia mediática Social network Mental health Young people Media literacy