What lingering questions do you have about the research

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A well-structured study can significantly contribute to gaining a better psychological understanding. A well-rounded theory can be formed by including people from varying backgrounds and individual experiences. These studies seek to gain a deeper understanding of human beings' impact on one another. Our contributions to psychological research can increase awareness of issues that may subconsciously affect us. The goal is to enrich mental understanding and improve well-being.

This research intended to test how social media may affect the emotions and self-esteem of mothers. The study was conducted for parents of at least one child aged three and under. I could contribute to this study since I am a mother of two girls, ages three and two months, and I use social media. Dr. Danielle Wagstaff utilized the correlation method for this study (Feenstra, 2020). This research aims to determine if a mother's social media consumption correlates with negative emotions due to comparison. The questionnaire asked questions pertaining to time spent consuming Instagram per day, what type of accounts you follow, comparison to other parents, as well as how often you experience negative emotions related to shame, anxiety, and guilt. The questions are submitted anonymously, allowing participants to answer honestly without fear of judgment. The study also included ten Instagram posts and requested that you click through and like at least two and comment on one post. After viewing these posts, individuals are asked how they made them feel in their parenting. Most of the questions could be answered on a seven-point scale ranging from strongly disagree to strongly agree.

The Instagram posts were of "mommy bloggers" and influencers with paid partnerships, which are commonly posted on Instagram. Social media will usually show individuals more posts that relate to what someone interacts with. If someone follows motherhood blogs or advice profiles, Instagram will show more similar posts. Instagram was an impactful choice for this reason. Instagram shows more than the people you follow unless you specify only to show the following list. Instagram is also full of influencers, and motherhood is a target audience for many. This research also asked individuals to include their ages, number of children, and country of residence for varying inclusive participants. One could criticize the study by saying there were no questions on background factors that contribute to the poor mental health of mothers. The only background question was the relationship status of the participating parent. There were no questions asked about upbringing or trauma, which can be significant factors in negative emotions towards motherhood. Because of this, if you answered a question about having guilt, shame, or anxiety, it could seemingly be correlated with social media. All the Instagram posts were influencer style, which is easy to feel inferior to. I do not believe deception was used. The intention was clear, and participants were informed they could stop or choose not to answer questions that made them uncomfortable.

Studies involving the influence social media has on mental health are relatively new. Since social media has not been around long, there are few longitudinal studies on its long-term impact. There are so many ways social media can impact mental health. It goes beyond images shown to us, and it is essential to consider all other factors that may cause a decline in one's mental health. As a mother who occasionally experiences negative emotions about my parenting ability, studies like this can help me stay aware of outside influences that may subconsciously affect my mental health. Contributions to this study can bring awareness to factors we control so that we may make necessary alterations to improve our mental health.

Question?

What lingering questions do you have about the research in which your peer participated?
Can you identify any additional methodological or ethical concerns?

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