The rise of metric-based digital status: an empirical investigation into the role of status perceptions in envy on social networking sites DOI Creative Commons

Antonia Meythaler,

Hannes-Vincent Krause, Annika Baumann

et al.

European Journal of Information Systems, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 28

Published: Dec. 25, 2023

Widespread on social networking sites (SNSs), envy has been linked to an array of detrimental outcomes for users’ well-being. While considered a status-related emotion and is likely be experienced in response perceiving another’s higher status, there lack research exploring how status perceptions influence the emergence SNSs. This important because SNSs typically quantify interactions reach with metrics that indicate relative rank network. To understand impact SNS users, we introduce new form metric-based digital rooted are available visible platform. Drawing comparison theory literature, conducted online experiment investigate different forms contribute proliferation Our findings shed light influences feelings Specifically, could show impacts through increasing others’ socioeconomic sociometric statuses. study contributes growing discourse negative associated use its consequences users society.

Language: Английский

Mechanisms linking social media use to adolescent mental health vulnerability DOI Creative Commons
Amy Orben, Adrian Meier, Tim Dalgleish

et al.

Nature Reviews Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 3(6), P. 407 - 423

Published: May 7, 2024

Language: Английский

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Digital media uses and effects: The contributing roles of time DOI Creative Commons
Laura Vandenbosch, Kathleen Beullens, Robyn Vanherle

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Journal of Children and Media, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 6

Published: Jan. 7, 2025

Language: Английский

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Social media mindsets: a new approach to understanding social media use and psychological well-being DOI Creative Commons
Angela Y. Lee, Jeffrey T. Hancock

Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 29(1)

Published: Nov. 8, 2023

Abstract Social media mindsets are the core beliefs that orient individuals’ expectations, behaviors, attributions, and goals about social media’s role in their lives. In four survey studies (N = 2,179), we show people hold distinct amount of agency they have over use (“in control” vs. “out control”) valence its effects (“enhancing” “harmful”) meaningfully related to psychological well-being. We develop apply Media Mindsets scale, revealing agentic, positive associated with better well-being low-agency, negative worse (Studies 1, 2a, 2b). Notably, these explained more variance relational distress than other measures (Study 3) were differences how used interpreted time spent on it 3 4). Our findings introduce a novel potential explanation for heterogeneous

Language: Английский

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When Adolescents’ Self-Worth Depends on Their Social Media Feedback: A Longitudinal Investigation With Depressive Symptoms DOI
Lara Schreurs, Angela Y. Lee, Xun Liu

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Communication Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 51(6), P. 631 - 659

Published: Feb. 20, 2024

While social media is assumed to exacerbate adolescents’ depressive symptoms, research findings are ambiguous. One way move the field forward by looking beyond time spent on and considering subjective experiences. The current three-wave longitudinal panel study examines within- between-person relations between self-worth dependency feedback symptoms. About 1,607 adolescents participated in two of three waves, yet a third had be excluded due failing an attention check. Among analytical sample 1,032 adolescents, we found that who derived more their from were also depressed, as indicated positive correlation at level. No support was for within-person associations over time. These results highlight need examine effects experiences with separating dynamics reach precise conclusions.

Language: Английский

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Depressive symptoms and upward social comparisons during Instagram use: A vicious circle DOI Creative Commons
Raphaël Aubry,

Alain Quiamzade,

Laurenz L. Meier

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Personality and Individual Differences, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 217, P. 112458 - 112458

Published: Oct. 22, 2023

On the one hand, social comparisons on media use lead to more depressive symptoms. other symptoms comparison media. We propose an articulation of both effects. As users are primarily exposed positive information leading upward Instagram and individuals engage in comparisons, they would be vulnerable negative impacts self. Furthermore, at least two interindividual differences might explain this vicious circle, i.e. type self-assessment motivation. The research tested it with correlation (N = 482), experimental 185), diary design 168). Two groups were asked actively or passively studies. Structural equation modeling analysis showed that while didn't effects, symptoms, motivation did. Indeed, indicated perceives others being better off than oneself, which worsened self-esteem (Cohen's d range for three studies 0.01 0.10), felt emotions (d 0.03 0.06), mood 0.02 process appears mediated by self-assess.

Language: Английский

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Envy, Social Comparison, and Depression on Social Networking Sites: A Systematic Review DOI Creative Commons

Fabio Carraturo,

Tiziana Di Perna,

Viviana Giannicola

et al.

European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(2), P. 364 - 376

Published: Feb. 1, 2023

This study aims to review the evidence for reciprocal relationship between envy and social comparison (SC) on networking sites (SNSs) depression. We searched PsychINFO, PubMed, Web of Science from January 2012 November 2022, adhering Preferred Reporting Items Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses guidelines. A total 9 articles met our inclusion criteria. In all reviewed, a simple correlation was found SC SNSs, envy, Three cross-sectional studies successfully tested model with as mediator SNSs The moderating role additional variables such self-efficacy, neuroticism, orientation, marital quality, friendship type also evident. only two that were suitable determine direction depression acted predictor rather than an outcome therefore might be relevant risk factor negative emotional consequences use.

Language: Английский

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Associations between youth’s daily social media use and well-being are mediated by upward comparisons DOI Creative Commons
Andrea Irmer, Florian Schmiedek

Communications Psychology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 1(1)

Published: Aug. 22, 2023

Studies examining the associations between social media use and subjective well-being have revealed inconsistent results mainly refer to between-person level. We conducted a 14-day diary study among 200 youths ages 10 14 examine within- of (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube), (positive/negative self-worth, positive/negative affect), upward comparisons (general impression others being better off). Multilevel structural equation models showed that was linked lower positive higher negative self-worth on daily basis, were diminished all dimensions. Furthermore, our findings consistent with (partial) mediation effect by between- within-person levels. Youths' feelings are off than themselves may help explain part heterogeneity previous findings.

Language: Английский

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#influenced! The impact of social media influencing on self-esteem and the role of social comparison and resilience DOI Creative Commons
Lale Rüther, Josephine Jahn, Tamara Marksteiner

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Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14

Published: Oct. 4, 2023

Social media influencers (SMIs) are online personas that acquire significant audiences on social networking sites (SNS) and have become a prevalent part of media. Previous research indicates potentially detrimental effects use mental well-being, however, little is known about whether, how, for whom comparisons with SMIs lead to adverse psychological effects. In this study, we investigate the impact positivity-biased images female state self-esteem participants while considering comparison processes as mediating individual resilience moderating factors. Regression analyses showed acute exposure SMI led upward comparisons, which in turn predicted lower self-esteem. Thus, results revealed effect association between image type However, when observing direct self-esteem, found unexpectedly higher overall levels relative control group. light contemporary literature, subsequent post-hoc suggest study may prompted both contrastive assimilative upwards leading varying consequences distinct dimensions, ultimately manifesting observed suppression effect. Resilience was not moderate proposed associations. findings offer new insights into individuals' self-evaluations online, challenging previous assumptions, need further examination.

Language: Английский

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Understanding Social Comparison Dynamics on Social Media: A Qualitative Examination of Individual and Platform Characteristics DOI Creative Commons
Maud Derbaix, Alexandra Masciantonio,

Laurie Balbo

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Psychology and Marketing, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 2, 2025

ABSTRACT As social media platforms continue to expand and attract more users, there is growing interest among scholars policymakers understand their impact on individuals. Drawing self‐presentation comparison theories, this study explores the complex dynamics of within context media, aiming identify key individual platform characteristics that influence phenomenon. The methodology uses two waves qualitative studies with diverse respondent profiles complexities across various demographic groups. Study 1 consists 39 semi‐structured interviews a thematic analysis while 2 made eight case studies. findings highlight interplay factors such as gender, age, self‐esteem, literacy, type content consumed in shaping user experiences comparison. Additionally, an integrative framework antecedents consequences proposed. By providing nuanced comprehension these mechanisms, research contributes theoretical advancements managerial implications navigating online dynamics.

Language: Английский

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Parental social media literacy antecedents and children’s digital media addiction: observations from two African countries DOI
Abdelmohsen Hamed Okela, Wole Michael Olatokun, Chinedu Eugenia Anumudu

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Competitiveness Review An International Business Journal incorporating Journal of Global Competitiveness, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 8, 2025

Purpose This study aims to investigate the potential impact of parental social media literacy (SML) dimensions on children’s digital addiction (CDMA). Design/methodology/approach The used a quantitative research design, specifically survey questionnaire, quantify data and derive conclusions. Descriptive statistics, Pearson product moment correlation multiple regression were analyze data. Findings results indicated negative between SML (technical, cognitive competencies) CDMA. Therefore, media-literate parents are better suited communicate with their children, monitor online activities acknowledge hazards addiction. Practical implications Gaining insight into factors that influence CDMA could guide educators policymakers regarding technology utilization future employees. can business investments in wellness training, increase productivity foster healthier relationships activities. By endorsing competencies mitigate youth risks, companies growth competent labor forces. Originality/value findings have contributed literature concerning Egypt Nigeria’s settings.

Language: Английский

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