PSYCHOLOGY SOC-MEDIA
Mpy30-003	Patterns and Purpose of Social Media Use, and Their Association with Depression Among Students at Three Universities in Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Study.
	Quote:	The prevalence of depression increased with longer daily duration of social media use. Those using social media for more than 5 hours daily, had 3.049 times higher odds of being depressed. Moderate frequency of social media use for social purposes was linked to reduced depression. Daily duration of social media was significantly associated with depression levels among university students. Significant associations were also found between moderate use of social media for socializing, with lower risk of depression. We recommend that universities develop targeted mental health interventions and promote balanced, purposeful social media use among students.
	Abstract:	https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.64898/2026.07.26.26357970v1
	Full Text:	https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.64898/2026.07.26.26357970v1.full-text
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	Search Authors:	Nyakato Caroline Nshala David Thomas Tarimo Vanessa Andronis David Secilia Alphonce Ntanga Kim Madundo,

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Mpy30-003

Patterns and Purpose of Social Media Use, and Their Association with Depression Among Students at Three Universities in Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Study.