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An Analysis of Anxiety-Related Postings on Sina Weibo

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  • Xianyun Tian

    (School of Management, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China)

  • Fang He

    (School of Management, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China)

  • Philip Batterham

    (Centre for Mental Health Research, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia)

  • Zheng Wang

    (School of Management, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China)

  • Guang Yu

    (School of Management, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China)

Abstract

This study examines anxiety-related postings on Sina Weibo to gain insight into social networking about mental health. The themes of a random sample of anxiety-related postings ( n = 1000) were assessed. The disclosure of anxiety was the most common theme. The prevalence of anxiety was higher in certain areas where the economy is stronger than others, and the people living there suffered from more stress. Users who talked about feeling anxious tended to be more active on social media during leisure hours and less active during work hours. Our findings may be developed to detect and help individuals who may suffer from anxiety disorders at a low cost.

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  • Xianyun Tian & Fang He & Philip Batterham & Zheng Wang & Guang Yu, 2017. "An Analysis of Anxiety-Related Postings on Sina Weibo," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 14(7), pages 1-10, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:14:y:2017:i:7:p:775-:d:104585
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    1. Xianyun Tian & Philip Batterham & Shuang Song & Xiaoxu Yao & Guang Yu, 2018. "Characterizing Depression Issues on Sina Weibo," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 15(4), pages 1-11, April.

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