Unpacking the Influence: Social Media’s Impact on Maternal Attachment and Anxiety: A Scoping Review

Rajput Ankita; Chadha Lisa  lowast; Kulpooja

doi:10.58739/jcbs/v14i3.79

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Unpacking the Influence: Social Media’s Impact on Maternal Attachment and Anxiety: A Scoping Review

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Journal of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences

DOI: 10.58739/jcbs/v14i3.79

Year: 2024, Volume: 14, Issue: 3, Pages: 70-74

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Unpacking the Influence: Social Media’s Impact on Maternal Attachment and Anxiety: A Scoping Review

Rajput Ankita¹, Chadha Lisa^2∗, Kulpooja³

¹M.Sc. Nursing student, Faculty of Nursing, SGT University, Haryana, India
²Assistant Professor, Faculty of Nursing, SGT University, Haryana, India
³Associate professor, Faculty of Nursing, SGT University, Haryana, India

*Corresponding Author Email: [email protected]

Received Date:29 July 2024, Accepted Date:23 August 2024, Published Date:25 September 2024

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Abstract

The scoping review explores the multifaceted influence of social media on maternal attachment and anxiety, crucial components of maternal mental health and child development. Maternal attachment, defined as the emotional bond between mother and child, and maternal anxiety, encompassing stress related to parenting responsibilities, are examined in light of contemporary digital media use. Ten studies included in this review encompassing various research methodologies—quantitative, qualitative, longitudinal, and experimental—were systematically reviewed. Findings highlight social media's dual role: while it provides valuable support and resources, it also poses risks by potentially exacerbating maternal anxiety and influencing attachment patterns. Notably, digital platforms facilitate social support networks and information exchange among mothers, yet studies reveal nuanced impacts on attachment dynamics and anxiety levels. Geographically diverse studies underscore global relevance, though language bias limits inclusivity. This synthesis underscores the need for nuanced, culturally sensitive research to guide interventions promoting healthy maternal well-being amidst digital media use.

Keywords: Maternal attachment, Social media, Anxiety

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