Journal of Consumer Behaviour,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
22(6), P. 1330 - 1347
Published: July 9, 2023
Abstract
This
research
explores
consumer
loneliness
and
its
resulting
preference
for
mnemonic
features
as
the
psychological
antecedents
of
social
media
use
studies
consequence
on
behavior.
To
test
our
hypotheses,
we
conducted
a
survey
with
large
sample
(N
=
1307)
analyzed
data
using
PLS
structural
equation
modeling
method.
We
show
that
individuals
higher
(vs.
lower)
feelings
lower
higher)
affinity
to
platforms,
making
them
more
likely
Snapchat
Facebook).
effect
persists
after
controlling
demographic
factors
(such
age
gender)
other
known
motivations
behind
choice.
These
two
groups
users
also
exhibit
different
types
behavior
from
their
underlying
features.
tend
be
variety‐seeking
prefer
newer
brands
established
brands)
than
Facebook
users.
Our
contributes
literature
adoption
platforms
by
studying
an
important
individual
difference
variable
integrating
concept
key
driving
factor
in
The
findings
can
give
managers
essential
insights
into
usership
help
select
right
platform
campaigns.
Journal of Business Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
159, P. 113693 - 113693
Published: Feb. 2, 2023
The
pervasiveness
of
social
media
platforms
(SMP)
has
resulted
in
users
experiencing
feelings
associated
with
the
phenomena
fear
missing
out
(FoMO)
and
fatigue.
However,
little
is
known
about
how
these
relate
to
influence
psychological
state
SMP
users.
This
a
significant
gap
as
recent
literature
emphasized
importance
examining
correlates
both
phenomena.
current
study
addresses
this
by
stimuli
FoMO
its
on
users'
experienced
fatigue
through
novel
pathway
that
investigates
effect
narcissism
(admiration
rivalry)
behaviors
self-disclosure
comparison.
We
collected
data
cross-sectional
survey
Prolific
Academic
from
305
adult
United
States
were
analyzed
structural
equation
modeling.
results
show
stimulated
time
cost
anxiety.
also
positively
influences
adoption
narcissistic
admiration
rivalry
processes,
which
differently.
Interestingly,
we
found
only
comparison
influenced
findings
raise
implications
for
theory
practice,
particularly
managing
negative
emotional
states
while
using
SMPs
promoting
tempered
use
platforms.
World Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(2), P. 176 - 190
Published: May 10, 2024
In
response
to
the
mass
adoption
and
extensive
usage
of
Internet-enabled
devices
across
world,
a
major
review
published
in
this
journal
2019
examined
impact
Internet
on
human
cognition,
discussing
concepts
ideas
behind
"online
brain".
Since
then,
online
world
has
become
further
entwined
with
fabric
society,
extent
which
we
use
such
technologies
continued
grow.
Furthermore,
research
evidence
ways
affects
mind
advanced
considerably.
paper,
sought
draw
upon
latest
data
from
large-scale
epidemiological
studies
systematic
reviews,
along
randomized
controlled
trials
qualitative
recently
emerging
topic,
order
now
provide
multi-dimensional
overview
impacts
psychological,
cognitive
societal
outcomes.
Within
this,
detail
empirical
how
effects
differ
according
various
factors
as
age,
gender,
types.
We
also
new
examining
more
experiential
aspects
individuals'
lives,
understand
specifics
their
interactions
Internet,
lifestyle,
determine
benefits
or
drawbacks
time.
Additionally,
explore
nascent
but
intriguing
areas
culturomics,
artificial
intelligence,
virtual
reality,
augmented
reality
are
changing
our
understanding
can
interact
brain
behavior.
Overall,
importance
taking
an
individualized
approach
mental
health,
cognition
social
functioning
is
clear.
emphasize
need
for
guidelines,
policies
initiatives
around
make
full
available
neuroscientific,
behavioral
levels
presented
herein.
BMC Psychology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: Jan. 4, 2024
Abstract
Background
A
significant
number
of
cross-sectional
studies
have
explored
the
correlation
between
loneliness
and
problematic
social
media
use.
However,
causal
relationship
these
two
key
variables
remains
controversial,
developmental
over
time
is
unclear.
Methods
We
conducted
a
one-year
longitudinal
study
with
538
Chinese
college
students
using
questionnaires
employing
cross-lagged
latent
growth
models
to
investigate
dynamics
Results
The
results
indicate
that
(a)
use
mutually
positively
influence
each
other,
establishing
bidirectional
relationship;
(b)
experience
gradual
increase
in
levels
during
their
college;
(c)
intercept
slope
significantly
affect
use,
conversely,
loneliness.
Conclusion
These
findings
reveal
among
offer
insights
for
researchers
educators
intervene
students'
from
perspective.
Psychology and Marketing,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Brands
are
increasingly
investing
in
fostering
consumer
engagement
with
their
social
media
pages
to
strengthen
consumer–brand
relationships,
ultimately
aiming
generate
positive
electronic
word‐of‐mouth
(eWOM).
Brands'
marketing
budgets
could
be
used
more
effectively
if
they
were
tailor
strategies
consumers'
characteristics,
including
relevant
personality
traits,
such
as
extraversion.
However,
the
role
of
extraversion
driving
eWOM
through
brand
page
remains
underexplored.
Drawing
on
identity
theory,
cultivation
and
trait
theory
personality,
this
paper
integrates
findings
from
two
studies—a
cross‐sectional
survey
an
experiment—conducted
among
users
world's
most
popular
networking
site
(i.e.,
Facebook).
The
results
show
that
passive
active
have
distinct
impacts
eWOM,
thereby
highlighting
mediating
self‐brand
connection
extent
which
consumers
incorporate
a
into
self‐concept),
extraversion's
dual
both
antecedent
moderator.
Our
provide
managers
valuable
guidance
by
differing
impact
activities
introverts
versus
extraverts.
Infant and Child Development,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
34(2)
Published: March 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
We
investigated
the
relationship
between
social
media
and
loneliness
in
early
adolescents
Perú
across
15
months
of
COVID‐19
lockdowns
(grades
6–8;
56%
female
May
2020).
Cross‐sectional
analyses
with
data
from
2020
(
n
=
1613)
found
that
higher
intensity
was
associated
feelings
loneliness.
In
a
longitudinal
follow‐up
study
455),
we
bidirectional
associations
2020,
November
July
2021,
girls
were
subsequent
increase
intensity.
Social
not
changes
either
gender.
Our
findings
low‐
middle‐income
urban
settings
underscore
importance
research
contribute
to
understanding
these
issues
globally.
Journal of Media Psychology Theories Methods and Applications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 9, 2025
Abstract:
Interpersonal
communication
has
dramatically
evolved
from
real-life
to
online
interactions
through
social
media
networks.
With
this
structure
comes
questions
regarding
how
the
format
and
large,
varied
audiences
of
generated
content
influence
self-presentation
identity
need
satisfaction.
This
study
examines
relationship
between
audience
variability
sense
authenticity
when
assesses
mediational
roles
belongingness
distinctiveness.
Participants
(
N
=
545)
were
prescribed
eight
identities
answered
each
identity-related
perceived
in
their
network
on
platforms
that
included
Facebook,
Instagram,
X.
Using
multilevel
modeling
focused
within-person,
identity-level
relations,
diversity
was
found
relate
positively
distinctiveness
negatively
belongingness.
In
turn,
associated
with
authenticity,
confirming
hypothesized
paths.
relation
not
between-persons.
Supplemental
analyses
indicated
X-users
report
highest
levels
The
implications
for
understanding
individuals
negotiate
multiple
across
various
platforms.
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(4), P. 1494 - 1501
Published: April 1, 2025
A
BSTRACT
Introduction:
The
pervasive
use
of
social
media
has
become
an
integral
part
daily
life,
influencing
various
aspects
individual
and
relational
well-being.
Among
married
couples,
the
impact
is
particularly
significant,
as
excessive
engagement
with
platforms
may
lead
to
diminished
self-esteem
lower
life
satisfaction,
both
which
are
essential
components
a
healthy
fulfilling
marriage.
Objective:
To
assess
addiction
on
satisfaction
among
couples.
Material
Methods:
cross-sectional
survey
was
conducted
385
individuals,
predominantly
residing
in
Gurugram,
Haryana.
couples
measured
using
Social
Media
Addiction
Scale
(SMAS),
Rosenberg
Self-Esteem
(RSES),
Satisfaction
Life
(SWLS).
Data
were
analyzed
descriptive
inferential
statistics.
Results:
results
indicated
that
majority
(44.9%)
“little
addicted”
media,
while
only
(14.3%)
showed
moderate
high
levels
addiction.
significant
negative
correlation
found
between
(r
=
-0.519,
P
<
0.01),
positive
observed
0.329,
0.01).
Regression
analysis
revealed
positively
predicts
(β
0.201,
.001),
predictor
-.464,
.001).
Conclusion:
significantly
influenced
by
satisfaction.
Specifically,
higher
associated
increased
Well-balanced
usage
enhancing
marital
overall
Purpose
Underpinning
social
identity
theory
(SIT)
and
service-dominant
logic
(SDL),
the
current
paper
seeks
to
explore
effect
of
self-presentation
on
online
brand
advocacy
(OBA).
Furthermore,
this
investigates
mediating
role
hedonic
value
moderating
customer
interaction
with
e-commerce
websites
(i.e.
Amazon,
Walmart
eBay).
Design/methodology/approach
Data
were
collected
from
customers
three
platforms
Walmart,
Amazon
eBay)
using
a
structured
questionnaire
–
multi-group
analysis
applied
SmartPLS
4.4.
Findings
Self-presentation
has
positive
in
increasing
its
impact
OBA.
The
these
relationships
is
also
investigated
found
be
significant.
Social
implications
Our
findings
underscore
significance
fostering
inclusive
communities
favorable
settings.
Existing
are
consistent
overarching
objectives
digital
empowerment
enhanced
quality.
This
contributes
harmonious
collaborative
societies
by
encouraging
personalized
experiences
that
foster
sense
belonging
among
diverse
customers.
Originality/value
adds
existing
body
knowledge
comparing
behavior
major
platforms,
going
beyond
traditional
focus
single
platform.
Drawing
SIT
SDL,
provides
distinct
nomological
framework
for
OBA
unifies
disparate
constructs,
filling
theoretical
gaps
our
understanding
behavior.
