Psychological Impacts of Instagram Use: The Interplay of Social Comparison, Self-Esteem, and Anxiety.
Excessive Instagram use has been linked to negative effects on psychological well-being, particularly through Social Comparison, Self-Esteem, and Anxiety. This study surveyed 424 Instagram users aged 18 to 40 in Chile. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) showed that higher Instagram Use (IU) positively correlates with S...