By Priyanjana Pramanik, MSc. Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. Feb 5 2026 New research suggests perceived emotional support on social platforms may relate to lower anxiety in young adults, but personality traits and study design highlight a complex, potentially bidirectional relationship. Study: Associations Between Young Adult Emotional Support Derived from Social Media, Personality Structure, and Anxiety . Image Credit: Master1305 / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal