Social media

Exposure

4 papers3 findings

  • 2 independent labs in 1 country
  • Funders: National Institute on Aging and 1 more
  • Humans3

Outcomes

1

Cognitive decline

downin humans1

1 study
  1. Social media decreases cognitive decline in humans.

    “frequent use of everyday technology—especially for social, informational, and instrumental purposes—was linked to better cognitive performance and slower cognitive decline”

    Review

    Everyday Technology on Cognitive Trajectories of Older Adults: A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Studies (Preprint)

    PreprintJun 3, 2025

Associations

2

Cognitive function

mixedin humans1

1 study
  1. Social media is associated with cognitive function in humans.

    “Social media usage significantly impacts the Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQOL) and cognitive function in the elderly.”

    Humansn = 313

    Influence of social media on the oral health-related quality of life and cognitive function in elderly individuals: A cross-sectional study

    Journal of education and health promotionJan 1, 2026

Oral health-related quality of life

mixedin humans1

1 study
  1. Social media is associated with oral health-related quality of life in humans.

    “Social media usage significantly impacts the Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQOL) and cognitive function in the elderly.”

    Humansn = 313

    Influence of social media on the oral health-related quality of life and cognitive function in elderly individuals: A cross-sectional study

    Journal of education and health promotionJan 1, 2026

Funding

2 grants since 2021

National Institute on AgingUS$702.5kNational Cancer InstituteUS$731.7k

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