A Study on the Influencing Factors of New Media Short Video Platforms on Adolescent Mental Health

Abstract

With the rapid development of the Internet and mobile technology, new media short video platforms have rapidly become popular around the world and have become an important part of adolescents ‘s daily lives. Short video platforms are popular among adolescent for their rich content and strong interactivity. However, the popularity of short video platforms also brings potential impacts on the mental health of adolescents. This study aims to discuss the specific influencing factors of new media short video platforms on adolescents’ mental health. It uses a combination of questionnaire surveys and literature searches to study factors such as the frequency of adolescents’ short video use, content preferences, and interactive behaviors The results of this study show that new media short video platforms have a multi-faceted negative impact on the mental health of adolescents, mainly manifested in increased psychological stress, decreased sleep quality, and decreased academic performance. The research further concluded that when adolescents overuse short video platforms, their academic and social pressures increase significantly. In response to this type of problem, it is recommended that parents and educators provide more guidance, use short video platforms reasonably, and create a healthy online environment.