Cybersmile Publishes Beyond Likes 2024 Report Focusing on Mental Health & Social Media

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Author: SCD Team
June 21, 2024

We are proud to announce the launch of Beyond Likes 2024, a national US report exploring the impact of cyberbullying on social media users’ mental health.

The Beyond Likes 2024 report asked 1000 adults aged 16+ across the US a number of questions relating to their experiences of cyberbullying, both as targets and bystanders, and how those experiences impacted their mental health and self-image.

The study has been undertaken to learn more about the way that cyberbullying affects how we feel about ourselves and our ability to express ourselves on social media. Findings from Beyond Likes 2024 will be utilized to ensure that we continue to provide the most useful and effective advice, education, and support services possible.

“The findings from Beyond Likes 2024 are extremely concerning. The report shows us that almost a third of social media users in the US have experienced abuse, and one in ten have considered self-harm or suicide. When we consider the total number of users, this is a terrifying reality.”

Scott Freeman, CEO, The Cybersmile Foundation

Our long-term inquiry into the impact that social media use has on user wellbeing is supported by an international advisory panel, a team of world-renowned experts in key areas including research, internet safety, mental health, wellbeing, equity, gaming, sports, parenting, and youth development.

“Beyond Likes 2024 tells us that almost a third of social media users have experienced online abuse, and 10% have contemplated suicide due to negative experiences. It’s hard to believe we tolerate this level of risk and pain for ourselves and our children.”

Cybersmile Advisory Panelist Dr. Deborah Gilboa

The research was conducted by Censuswide in the United States with 1009 general respondents who are social media users between 04.18.2024 and 04.29.2024. The sample of the study is representative of US demographics across all 50 states.

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