Are students who use Instagram happier than we think?

The connection between mental well-being and social media has been a hot topic over the last few years. From lawsuits about social media hurting students’ mental health to surveys revealing that social media makes a lot of students feel stressed or anxious, many point fingers at social media platforms as the source of students’ declining mental well-being. However, a new study from a research team out of the University of Amsterdam has introduced a new perspective. What does this mean for students? Let’s dive in.