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The Relationship Between Social Media Use Purposes, Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors, and Metabolic Parameters in Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Objectives: This study aims to determine the relationship between social media use, healthy lifestyle behaviors, and metabolic parameters in adolescents with Type 1 diabetes (T1D). Methods: The study was conducted with descriptive and cross‐sectional design, andwas carried out on 108 adolescents, aged 11–18, who were diagnosed with T1D mellitus (T1DM) via Google Form. An adolescent descriptive information form, the Scale of Social Media Use Purposes (SSMUP), the Social Media Addiction Scale (SMAS), and the Adolescent Lifestyle Profile (ALP) were used in the study. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as number, percentage, mean and standard deviation (SD), and statistical methods such as t ‐tests and Pearson correlation analysis. Findings: The results of the study indicated that social media addiction is significantly related to adolescents’ interpersonal relationships and metabolic parameters, while the purposes of social media use are positively associated with physical activity, healthy eating, and interpersonal relationships. Conclusions: Nurses should closely maintain vigilant oversight of social media use and interpersonal communication among adolescents with chronic diseases, create social media content appropriate for diabetes management, and organize trainings on the effects of social media use.

Source: Pediatric Diabetes

DOI: 10.1155/pedi/2096744

Authors: Hakan Avan, Nimet Barna

Institution: Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University

Language: English

Topic: Impact of Technology on Adolescents

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,740