Renae A. Merrill Data-verified

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Last publication 2026 Last refreshed 2026-05-16

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3 h-index 5 pubs 108 cited

Biography and Research Information

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Renae A. Merrill's research focuses on the psychological and social factors influencing mental health, particularly in young adults. Her work has explored the associations between social media use, personality structure, and the development of depression and anxiety. Merrill has published five scholarly works, accumulating 104 citations and an h-index of 3. Her recent publications investigate the role of emotional support derived from social media platforms in relation to personality and anxiety levels in young adults, and the broader connections between social media engagement and personality traits in the development of depression. Her research contributes to understanding the complex interplay between digital communication, individual psychological makeup, and mental well-being.

Metrics

  • h-index: 3
  • Publications: 5
  • Citations: 108

Selected Publications

  • Associations Between Young Adult Emotional Support Derived from Social Media, Personality Structure, and Anxiety (2026)
  • Associations between social media use, personality structure, and development of depression (2022)
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