This longitudinal study is designed to test bidirectional relationships between preteen girls' mental health and social media experiences. We will explore how pubertal development and experiences of rejection influence these relationships.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
250
All participants will receive this
Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri, United States
RECRUITINGPsychopathology symptoms parent report
Measured via the KSADS interview
Time frame: "Through study completion, an average of two years"
Psychopathology symptoms child report
Measured via the KSADS interview
Time frame: "Through study completion, an average of two years"
Daily Diary Social Media experiences
Assessed through daily diary reports (e.g., 'Did you use social media today?")
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of two years
MicroEMA Social Media experiences
Assessed through microEMA prompt (e.g., 'using Social Media?")
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of two years
Social Media experiences child report
Assessed through a screen time questionnaire
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of two years
Social Media experiences parent report
Assessed through a screen time questionnaire
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of two years
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