DAMPAK KESEHATAN MENTAL AKIBAT OVERTHINKING DAN MEDIA SOSIAL PADA MAHASISWA

Sindi Antika; Sunah  Sartika; Liatre; Rahmayani; Imelda

Authors

Sindi Antika Pusat Penelitian Kesehatan dan Psikologi Indonesia
Sunah Sartika Pusat Penelitian Kesehatan dan Psikologi Indonesia
Liatre Pusat Penelitian Kesehatan dan Psikologi Indonesia
Rahmayani Pusat Penelitian Kesehatan dan Psikologi Indonesia
Imelda Pusat Penelitian Kesehatan dan Psikologi Indonesia

Keywords:

overthinking, media sosial, kesehatan mental, mahasiswa, DASS-21

Abstract

ABSTRACT

In today's digital age, social media use has become an integral part of student life. Although it offers various benefits, social media can also trigger overthinking behavior that has a negative impact on mental health. This study aims to determine the relationship between overthinking and the intensity of social media use on students' mental health conditions. Using a quantitative approach with a descriptive correlational design, data were collected through an online questionnaire that included overthinking, social media use, and DASS-21 scales. The sample consisted of 100 active university students selected using purposive sampling technique. The results of the analysis showed a significant positive relationship between overthinking and decreased mental health (r = 0.674; p < 0.001), as well as between intensity of social media use and mental health (r = 0.531; p < 0.001). Multiple linear regression tests showed that both variables simultaneously influenced 58.2% of the variation in college students' mental health conditions. This finding indicates that overthinking has a greater influence than social media use. Therefore, appropriate interventions are needed to educate students about the importance of stress management and healthy social media use.

ABSTRAK

Di era digital saat ini, penggunaan media sosial telah menjadi bagian tak terpisahkan dari kehidupan mahasiswa. Meskipun menawarkan berbagai manfaat, media sosial juga dapat memicu perilaku overthinking yang berdampak negatif terhadap kesehatan mental. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara overthinking dan intensitas penggunaan media sosial terhadap kondisi kesehatan mental mahasiswa. Menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan desain deskriptif korelasional, data dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner daring yang mencakup skala overthinking, penggunaan media sosial, dan DASS-21. Sampel terdiri dari 100 mahasiswa aktif yang dipilih menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Hasil analisis menunjukkan adanya hubungan positif yang signifikan antara overthinking dan penurunan kesehatan mental (r = 0,674; p < 0,001), serta antara intensitas penggunaan media sosial dan kesehatan mental (r = 0,531; p < 0,001). Uji regresi linier berganda menunjukkan bahwa kedua variabel secara simultan memengaruhi 58,2% variasi dalam kondisi kesehatan mental mahasiswa. Temuan ini mengindikasikan bahwa overthinking memiliki pengaruh lebih besar dibandingkan penggunaan media sosial. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan intervensi yang tepat guna mengedukasi mahasiswa tentang pentingnya manajemen stres dan penggunaan media sosial secara sehat.

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