Social Media, Performance, and Well-being

Social media has become deeply embedded in daily life. Despite its pervasive presence, the psychological implications for performance remain empirically underexplored. This includes psychological states and behaviors associated with performance, alongside broader aspects of well-being in applied settings. Social media can shape the psychological environment in which performance develops. It can influence cognitive and emotional processes that underpin performance, as well as health-related behaviors such as sleep and nutrition. It may also mediate relationships between performers and practitioners, and contribute to identity formation and social comparison processes.This Research Topic welcomes forward-looking contributions outlining recent developments and emerging ideas at the intersection of social media, performance, and well-being. The timeliness of this collection is underscored by growing societal concerns regarding the psychological impact of social media, particularly among young people, as well as increasing legislative and policy efforts aimed at regulating platform access and usage.The goal of the present Research Topic is to provide a contemporary source of basic and applied research on social media, performance, and well-being across diverse contexts, including sport, performing arts (e.g., music and dance), education, healthcare, and operational/organizational settings.This Research Topic welcomes submissions of any article type allowed by Frontiers in Psychology. Submissions are expected to present strong theoretical foundations and rigorous methodologies. We invite particularly—but not exclusively—contributions within the following areas at the intersection of social media, performance, and well-being:• Attention, cognitive control, and information overload• Emotion regulation • Coping with stress and pressure• Motivation and self-efficacy• Learning and skill development• Social interaction and audience engagement• Identity, self-presentation, and social comparison• Body image and embodiment• Mental health• Sleep, fatigue, and recovery• Nutrition and dietary behaviors• Professional practice and interventions Topic editors: Vassilis Sevdalis, Stewart T Cotterill Source: https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/82799/social-media-performance-and-well-being