Social Media Use, Mood and Grades in Libyan Med Students

A recent survey examined how often medical students in Libya use social media and whether that usage affects their mood or grades.

Methodology
Standard questionnaire to measure “addiction” to social media.
Separate tools for depression and anxiety.
Participants: 318 students from third year to internship stage.
Key Findings
Only ~4 % of students showed clear signs of social‑media addiction.
Nearly one third were at high risk for addiction.
Higher daily online time correlated with increased depression and anxiety symptoms.
No clear link between addiction and basic demographics such as age or gender.

Statistical Insights
Regression analysis highlighted that daily online duration and mental‑health scores were the strongest predictors of an addiction score.
Implications
Heavy social‑media use is associated with poorer mental health and may be harming academic performance.
Authors recommend integrating lessons on healthy digital habits and mental‑wellness into medical school curricula.
Longer studies are needed to determine if the relationship is causal or merely correlational.