Stellenbosch University: Study Explores Emotional Content and Depressive Symptoms on Social Media
August 12, 2026
August 12, 2026
MATIELAND, South Africa, Aug. 12 -- Stellenbosch University issued the following news release:
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Study explores emotional content and depressive symptoms on social media
* Study highlights 'emotional reinforcement' - when people amplify each other's emotions online.
* Effect stronger among people with depression.
* Researcher developed reliable depression-specific lexicon.
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Study explores emotional content and depressive symptoms on social media
* Study highlights 'emotional reinforcement' - when people amplify each other's emotions online.
* Effect stronger among people with depression.
* Researcher developed reliable depression-specific lexicon.
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Although soc . . .