Designing Positive Psychology Interventions for Social Media
Study Overview
Young adults aged 18-39 with cancer often face serious mental health challenges. This study explores how positive psychology messages on social media can help improve their well-being.
Study Goals
The main aim was to see if social media messages based on positive psychology could:
- Encourage young adults to participate in positive activities.
- Generate positive reactions to the messages.
- Identify any downsides that might make these activities less appealing.
Methodology
Participants (ages 18-39, diagnosed with cancer between ages 15-39) were randomly assigned to view different social media messages. They evaluated:
- Their intention to engage in the activity.
- The sense of social connection from the message.
- The expected positive feelings from participating.
- Their confidence in completing the activity.
Key Findings
Results showed that:
- 84.8% of participants intended to engage in the activities.
- 88.4% felt a sense of social presence from the messages.
- 88.1% expected to feel positive emotions while participating.
- 80.8% did not see any downsides to the interventions.
However, Black participants reported lower intentions and feelings of social presence compared to White participants. Those currently undergoing treatment were more likely to want to participate in the activities.
Conclusions
The study suggests that positive psychology messages on social media are effective and well-received by young adults with cancer. These messages can enhance social connections and promote acts of kindness, leading to positive emotional experiences.
Practical Solutions and Value
This research supports the creation of scalable, age-appropriate interventions to boost mental health in young adults facing cancer. By leveraging social media, we can reach and engage this demographic effectively.
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