Effects of a Technology-Based Self-Management Intervention on Social Media Use in a College Student

Social media use has become a growing concern and an emerging public health crisis, with an increasing body of research suggesting adverse effects on the psychological, social, and mental well-being of its users. We evaluated the effectiveness of a technology-based self-management intervention consisting of self-monitoring and delays in a college student’s daily social media use. Results showed a reduction of social media use to zero and near-zero levels and maintenance up to 30 days postintervention.