Literature Review: The Relationship Between Social Anxiety and Social Media Addiction in Generation Z

Abstract

Generation Z is a generation born between 1997-2012. Generation Z grew up in an environment influenced by technology and social media. Social media is a digital technology that allows individuals to connect, interact and exchange messages. According to We Are Sosial, social media users in 2024 are dominated by 18-34 year olds (54.1%), with the frequency of use of Indonesian people spending an average of 3 hours 14 minutes per day and 81% accessing it every day. Excessive use can cause social media addiction so that it has an impact on mental disorders, one of which is social anxiety. This study aims to determine the relationship and influence between social anxiety and addiction to social media among gen Z. This study uses a qualitative method with a literature review approach. The use of this method is based on various sources relevant to the research topic collected regarding the existence of anxiety behavior based on excessive use of social media in gen z, then analyzed. Based on the articles used in this literature review, it shows a positive relationship between social anxiety and social media addiction. This article is expected to provide an overview of the impact of excessive social media use on gen z so that it can be used as a guide in order to avoid mental disorders in the form of social anxiety.