A call for more nuanced approaches to understanding selfie use among medical students

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47203/IJCH.2023.v35i03.025

Keywords:

Behaviour, Selfie, Medical Education

Abstract

I am writing to express my views on the recently published article titled "Assessment of Selfie Addiction Among Undergraduate Medical Students" in your esteemed journal. As an assistant professor in a physiotherapy college with eight years of experience, I have been closely working with undergraduate medical students to improve their physical well-being and mental health. Given the rising trend of social media use among students, including the excessive use of selfies, I strongly believe that it is important to critically evaluate the potential consequences of such behaviour. My experience in the field of physiotherapy has allowed me to observe the negative impact of excessive social media use on both physical and mental health.

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2023-09-30

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Devmurari P. A call for more nuanced approaches to understanding selfie use among medical students. Indian J Community Health [Internet]. 2023 Sep. 30 [cited 2024 Dec. 22];35(3):385-6. Available from: https://iapsmupuk.org/journal/index.php/IJCH/article/view/2576

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