Sep 2026· JURNAL ILMIAH GLOBAL EDUCATION· 0 citations· 25 references
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This study aims to explain how college students interpret mental health campaign messages on Instagram, focusing on the accounts @catatan_psikologis and @wantja. Using a phenomenological qualitative approach, participants were selected through purposive sampling and interviewed in depth; the data were then analyzed using thematic analysis. The results revealed five main themes: Instagram is positioned as a safe entry point for learning about mental health; visuals, storytelling, and everyday language facilitate message comprehension; students actively negotiate the credibility of accounts before trusting the content; there is ambivalence between feeling helped and fearing self-diagnosis; and campaigns can trigger self-reflection and encourage some students to seek professional help. These findings underscore the role of social media as a space mediating young people’s mental health experiences and the importance of message design that is empathetic, accurate, and accompanied by clear service referrals.
Social media is central to the daily lives of Nigerian university students, offering opportunities for communication, education, networking, and creative expression. Yet, excessive or unregulated use has been linked to mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, social comparison, and academic distraction...
Collins C. Ezea, Anthony Ozoh· Experience· 0 citations
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