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FERMANN, Ilana Luiz et al. Use of internet and social media by university students: an emerging study field. Cienc. Psicol. [online]. 2021, vol.15, n.1, e2389.  Epub 01-Jun-2021. ISSN 1688-4221.  https://doi.org/10.22235/cp.v15i1.2389.

This study aimed to map the profile of young university students and the way they use social media. This is a descriptive, quantitative and cross-sectional study carried out at a private university in Southern Brazil, with the participation of 143 students. The results showed that the practice of physical activities was reported by less than half of the participants. Few reported checking social media before going to bed. As for social networks and media, all participants reported making daily use of WhatsApp; with respect to Internet addiction, the majority presents mild to moderate addiction. It was possible to conclude that social media, although they are facilitators of communication, directly influence the way people relate to each other in person. It is suggested that future studies map the relationship and influence of social media in university students' lives, as well as interventions that help them.

Palavras-chave : university students; internet; social media.

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