Scrolling through feelings: Unveiling the impact of social-media on emotion suppression

Abstract

Emotion regulation, the vital ability to manage, experience, and convey emotions, is increasingly influenced by digital technology, specifically through the lens of digital emotion regulation (ER). This paper explores the nuanced role of social media in employing emotion suppression strategies for emotional management. Social media platforms serve as powerful tools for shaping affective states, including emotions, moods, and stress levels. Conversely, emotion suppression involves the active suppression of ongoing emotional behaviors.