Alfiah, Fifit and Warohmah, Shabrina Sifa and Wahin, Maria Fransiska Zehn Zehn and Annisa, Maziyah Nur (2021) Social Impact Of Social Media Use Intensity On Mental Health In The Form Of Apatic Attitude. International Journal of Cyber and IT Service Management (IJCITSM), 1 (2). pp. 1-7. ISSN 2808-554X

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Abstract

Applied science in the revolutionary period grew very rapidly in the lives of citizens. The presence of a technology makes human life easier and more efficient. The various means provided by electronic communication, especially online media, are pushing for an increase in usage by young people. The intensity of using social media creates a different form of interaction than before. This is a process of adjustment to social fields in society. When young people really use social media, they are willing to sacrifice their mental condition, lack of skills in adapting to society and low social reaction or sensitivity. Overall called apathy. This research is to identify the extent of the impact of social media use on apathy in nearby areas. The research concept applied is analytic observational research with a cross sectional approach. Data collection is used to obtain primary needs by using a structured questionnaire. The data obtained were then analyzed using the univariate formula (frequency distribution formula) and bivariate (Pearson product moment formula). The final result shows the causes of mental health problems, the formation of apathy occurs if the intensity of social media use among young people. The relationship value is 0.528 and the significance value is p(<0.001) <0.05, with a positive direction so that the level of intensity of using social media continues to increase so that young people's attitudes continue to be apathetic.

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