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Associations Between Social Media Usage, Physical Activity and Flourishing in Rural University Students.

Anna Dysart¹, Minu Sara Thomas¹

¹Western Carolina University.

Journal of Appalachian Health

|June 8, 2026

Summary

Social media use impacts college students' physical activity and flourishing. Time spent on platforms like Threads correlated positively with higher physical activity levels in a rural Appalachian university study.

Keywords:

Appalachia college students flourishing health physical activity social media

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Area of Science:

Health Sciences
Psychology
Sociology

Background:

Adolescents and young adults extensively use social media.
Limited research exists on social media's specific effects on physical activity and flourishing.
College students, particularly in rural settings, represent a key demographic for this research.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the correlation between social media usage and levels of physical activity.
To investigate the relationship between social media usage and flourishing in college students.
To explore these relationships within the specific context of a rural university in Appalachia.

Main Methods:

A pilot study was conducted using a survey.
Validated instruments included the Secure Flourishing Index and Stanford Leisure-Time Activity Categorical Item.
Statistical analyses employed Spearman's rho and Pearson's correlation coefficients.

Main Results:

Time spent on Threads per login showed a positive association with higher physical activity (p < 0.001).
Social media usage frequency and duration appear to influence college students' flourishing and physical activity.
Further investigation into social media content's impact on various flourishing domains is warranted.

Conclusions:

Social media use is linked to physical activity and flourishing in college students.
The findings suggest a need for nuanced understanding of social media's role in well-being.
Future research should explore content-specific effects and diverse student populations.