Impact of Social Media on the Mental Health of College Student Athletes

<p>This thesis explores the influence of social media on the mental health of college student-athletes. With the adoption of social media platforms and the challenges faced by college student-athletes, understanding the implications of social media usage becomes a priority. This study examines the potential positive and negative effects of social media on the mental health of collegiate student-athletes and considers the role of social media in shaping their self-perception and identity. By comparing with existing research and conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis, this thesis aims to find answers on the relationship between social media and the mental health of college student-athletes.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Communication - Communication Studies Track

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Communication Department

Year dc:date.available

2023

Author dc:creator

• Maurici, Maria Blasco

Contributors dc:contributor

• Dr. Ramesh Rao
• Dr. Kisun Kim
• Dr. Benjamin Baker

• Social Media
• College Students
• Athletes
• Mental Health
• Communication
• Communication Technology and New Media

Language dc:language

English

Repository record dc:identifier

https://csuepress.columbusstate.edu/theses_dissertations/492

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:csuepress.columbusstate.edu:theses_dissertations-1495