Exploring the Effects of Hate Speech on Social Media on Mental Health Among Depressed College Students in Beijing: The Role of Social Interaction and Social Language
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With increased real-time interaction in social media platforms, hate speech has been identified as among the negative effects of this communication technological advancement. This article examines the relationship between hate speech on social media and the mental health of depressed Beijing university students. It aims to understand how hate speech's affects mental health and the consequences it brings. A simple random sample of 441 college students was surveyed. In addition, focus group interviews were conducted with 26 college students. Data was collected through structured questionnaires and semi-open-ended interviews. The factors of hate speech and changes in mental health were explored. The results show that hate speech has a very significant negative impact on mental health and that the negative impact is severe and persistent. Depressed college students who are attacked are left with complex emotions as a result, and the exact impact and extent of the impact is related to the individual who attacked themselves. This article contributes to the existing literature by focusing on hate speech on social media and depressed college students. In addition, the article provides insights into the complexities of college student mental health and social media in an academic context. Furthermore, it emphasizes the need for targeted interventions to support and assist the depressed population among college students
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