Effects of social networking services on academic performance and self-esteem: A cross-sectional study among medical students.

Background: Social networking services (SNS) are a subcategory of social media that provide a useful tool for an individual's practical life and social relations. Since the impact of SNS on students' lives is a relatively neglected topic, we aimed to investigate the effect of social media on academic performance and self-esteem.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 373 medical students distributed across different academic years.