Digital Media and Well-Being
In my ongoing research, I aim to employ a comprehensive biopsychosocial perspective to investigate the links between adolescents’ well-being and their diverse experiences on social media. This approach integrates bio(neuro)logical, social, and psychological/individual aspects. Utilizing a blended methodology drawing from various disciplines, the aim is to cultivate a nuanced understanding of the authentic online experiences of young individuals and how these relate to their well-being. These insights will, in consequence, play a pivotal role in shaping initiatives geared towards fostering the resilience of the youth.
Selected publications – social context
Trekels, J., David, J. B., Capella, J., Prinstein, M. J., & Telzer, E. H. (2025). Between-friends similarity in adolescents’ social media motivations and habitual use. Preprinted at: https://doi.org/10.31219/osf.io/sf6ge_v1 (currently under review)
Garrett, S., Burnell, K., Trekels, J., Prinstein, M. J., & Telzer, E. (2025). Digital Familism: Adolescents’ Digital Interactions with Family and the Momentary links with Affect during COVID-19. Developmental Psychology. Doi: 10.1037/dev0002008
Trekels, J., & Telzer, E. (2025). The Swiss Cheese Model Of Social Cues: A Theoretical Perspective on The Complex Interplay of Social Cues in Shaping Social Media’s effect on Adolescent Well-Being. Journal of Communication. Doi: 10.1093/joc/jqaf001
Trekels, J. Maza, M.V., Capella, J., Jorgenson, N., Kwon, S-J., Lindquist, K., Prinstein, M. P., & Telzer, E. H. (2024). Diverse Social Media Experiences and Adolescents’ Depressive Symptoms: The Moderating Role of Neurobiological Responsivity to Rejected Peers. Social and Cognitive Affective Neuroscience. Doi: 10.1093/scan/nsae070
The biopsychosocial factors to be considered:
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The ultimate goal is to:
