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As tecnologias digitais são uma constante na civilização atual, visto que os
telemóveis conectados à internet são de uso frequente. Os mesmos permitem o acesso a
plataformas variadas de media social, nomeadamente o Instagram, uma das mais
populares entre a população mais jovem. Considerando que o conteúdo do Instagram é
caracterizado por um viés de positividade, pois os utilizadores geralmente apresentam
uma imagem idealizada de si mesmos, estudos anteriores sugerem a associação entre o
uso desta rede social e a insatisfação com a aparência física.
Este trabalho tem como objetivo entender comportamentos que, apesar de não
refletirem ainda vícios, afetam o bem-estar psicológico e a saúde mental dos jovens da
geração Z, utilizadores do Instagram. Concretamente, pressupõem a identificação de
mudanças comportamentais por parte destes jovens que usam assiduamente o Instagram;
a compreensão associada à utilização de outros utilizadores do Instagram, ou seja, saber
se exercem pressão e incitam ao aumento do uso do mesmo e, finalmente, a apresentação
e o esclarecimento das consequências que a utilização excessiva do Instagram provoca
na vida, bem-estar e saúde mental dos jovens da Geração Z. Neste trabalho empírico foi
utilizado o método misto e técnicas de recolha de dados através de inquérito por
questionário à Geração Z e entrevistas a agentes relevantes.
Os resultados obtidos na presente investigação mostram que 64,6% dos
participantes identifica-se com “Necessidades sociais” no momento em que utiliza o
Instagram, 33,6% sente-se pressionado pelos outros membros da sociedade a utilizar a
rede social Instagram, 38,2% “Utilizou o Instagram a fim de reduzir a
inquietação/nervosismo”, 36,8% “Utilizou o Instagram para esquecer os problemas
pessoais”, e 29,1% “Utilizou o Instagram para reduzir sentimentos de culpa, ansiedade,
impotência ou depressão”. Na amostra, relativamente a se alguma vez sentiu que a sua
saúde mental ou bem-estar estavam a ser ameaçados devido ao Instagram, 30,5%
respondem afirmativamente, 50,9% respondem negativamente e 18,6% respondem que
nunca pensaram sobre isso. Em geral, as conclusões da investigação, indicam que a
geração Z tem alterado o seu comportamento resultante da utilização do Instagram com
potenciais consequências para o bem-estar físico e psicológico destes indivíduos.
Digital technologies are a constant in today's civilization, as cell phones connected to the internet are in frequent use. They allow access to a variety of social media platforms, namely Instagram, one of the most popular among the younger population. Considering that Instagram content is characterized by a positivity perspective, as users generally present an idealized image of themselves, previous studies suggest an association between the use of this social network and dissatisfaction with physical appearance. This work aims to understand behaviors that, although not yet reflecting addictions, affect the psychological well-being and mental health of young people of generation Z, users of Instagram. Specifically, they presuppose the identification of behavioral changes by these young people who assiduously use Instagram; the understanding associated with the use of other Instagram users, that is, to know if they exert pressure and incite the increase of its use and, finally, the presentation and clarification of the consequences that the excessive use of Instagram causes in the life, well-being and mental health of young people of Generation Z. In this empirical work, the mixed method and data collection techniques through questionnaire survey of Generation Z and interviews with relevant agents were used. The results obtained in this research show that 64.6% of the participants identify with "Social needs" at the time of using Instagram, 33.6% feel pressured by other members of society to use Instagram social network, 38.2% "Used Instagram in order to reduce restlessness/nervousness", 36.8% "Used Instagram to forget personal problems", and 29.1% "Used Instagram to reduce feelings of guilt, anxiety, helplessness or depression". In the sample, regarding whether they ever felt that their mental health or well-being was being threatened due to Instagram, 30.5% responded affirmatively, 50.9% responded negatively, and 18.6% responded that they never thought about it. Overall, the research findings, indicate that generation Z has altered their behavior resulting from the use of Instagram with potential consequences for the physical and psychological wellbeing of these individuals.
Digital technologies are a constant in today's civilization, as cell phones connected to the internet are in frequent use. They allow access to a variety of social media platforms, namely Instagram, one of the most popular among the younger population. Considering that Instagram content is characterized by a positivity perspective, as users generally present an idealized image of themselves, previous studies suggest an association between the use of this social network and dissatisfaction with physical appearance. This work aims to understand behaviors that, although not yet reflecting addictions, affect the psychological well-being and mental health of young people of generation Z, users of Instagram. Specifically, they presuppose the identification of behavioral changes by these young people who assiduously use Instagram; the understanding associated with the use of other Instagram users, that is, to know if they exert pressure and incite the increase of its use and, finally, the presentation and clarification of the consequences that the excessive use of Instagram causes in the life, well-being and mental health of young people of Generation Z. In this empirical work, the mixed method and data collection techniques through questionnaire survey of Generation Z and interviews with relevant agents were used. The results obtained in this research show that 64.6% of the participants identify with "Social needs" at the time of using Instagram, 33.6% feel pressured by other members of society to use Instagram social network, 38.2% "Used Instagram in order to reduce restlessness/nervousness", 36.8% "Used Instagram to forget personal problems", and 29.1% "Used Instagram to reduce feelings of guilt, anxiety, helplessness or depression". In the sample, regarding whether they ever felt that their mental health or well-being was being threatened due to Instagram, 30.5% responded affirmatively, 50.9% responded negatively, and 18.6% responded that they never thought about it. Overall, the research findings, indicate that generation Z has altered their behavior resulting from the use of Instagram with potential consequences for the physical and psychological wellbeing of these individuals.
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Geração Z Instagram Alterações comportamentais Bem-estar Generation Z Behavioral changes Well-being