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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Adolescent Health
  • Digital Communication

Background:

  • Adolescents frequently use texting for social interaction.
  • Texting may offer immediate support during stressful situations.
  • Previous research lacks experimental designs to establish causal links between texting and well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To experimentally investigate the causal effect of texting on adolescent mood and stress.
  • To compare texting with passive phone use and a no-activity control group.

Main Methods:

  • 130 adolescents completed a stress-inducing task.
  • Participants were randomly assigned to text a friend, watch a video, or sit quietly.
  • Mood, stress levels, and heart rate variability were measured.

Main Results:

  • Texting a friend significantly improved mood and reduced stress compared to the no-activity group.
  • Texting also led to higher moods than the passive phone use condition.
  • No significant differences were found between passive phone use and the no-activity condition, nor in heart rate variability.

Conclusions:

  • Texting a friend is an effective strategy for adolescents to manage stress and improve mood after stressful events.
  • Both male and female adolescents can benefit from this form of social support.