Psychological Effects of Memes on Sufferers
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youth behavior, negative thinking, digital humor, social media, mental health, psychological impact, memes, online cultureAbstract
The research titled Psychological Effects of Memes on Sufferers examines the memes from a psychological point of view. In this research, survey data from 20 participants with different educational levels were used to investigate the psychological impact of memes on individuals aged between 18 and 30. The findings raise serious question about meme culture's negative influence on mental wellbeing. Specifically, the majority of respondents indicated that memes that attack specific individuals can make individuals feel more stressed, and some indicated that memes cause victims to think negatively. Additionally, respondents also stated that being targeted by memes can lead to feelings of inferiority, and some concurred that memes that ridicule mental illnesses can exacerbate emotional distress. Half of the participants reported primarily using Instagram, suggesting that platform-specific variables may affect exposure to memes. These results emphasize how memes can be detrimental to psychological well-being through emotional detachment and a negative self-image. For a deeper understanding of the complex relationship between meme consumption and mental health consequences, larger samples must be used for future research.
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