Mediating Effect of Social Capital on Whatsapp Conversations to Promote Students' Mental Health
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: WhatsApp Messenger (WM) discussions, social capital like bonding and bridging plays a critical role in promoting social support and integration among students and improving their mental health. The aim of the research is to examine the mediating roles of Social Confluence (SC) and Social Unity (SU) in the relationship between WM use and student mental health. Data were collected from 300 college students. To learn more about students' use of WM, socialization, SU and SC, and their mental health, the researchers used survey responses. To ascertain the correlations among variables, the questionnaire answers were analysed using the relevant statistical methods. Research's findings showed that students' mental health was positively impacted by their use of WM. Additionally, the mediated impact of SU among WM use and student mental health was greatly impacted by socialization. The mediation impact of SC in the association among WM use and student mental health was not significantly impacted by socialization. Students' health improves with more WM time, according to the data. Socialization bonding social capital mediates the WM mental health connection. These findings illuminate the relationship between WM use and student health, social capital, and inclusion. Presented are these results' ramifications and additional research.
DOI: 10.56294/hl2024.414
Authors: Bibhudatta Dash, Sakshi Pandey, Abhinav Mishra, Ganesh Thorat, Jamuna KV, Ranjana Singh, Devanshu J Patel
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4407159157