Psychological Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 16, 2024
Research
indicates
that
social
media
use
can
lead
to
addiction,
fear
of
missing
out,
higher
stress
levels,
anxiety,
and
experiencing
symptoms
typical
depression.
The
purpose
the
present
study
was
conduct
a
Polish
adaptation
Social
Media
Escapism
Scale
assess
its
associations
with
Facebook
thought
suppression,
experience
stress,
Two
studies
were
conducted,
first
adaptive
second
testing
associations.
included
383
participants
aged
18
63
(M
=
23.51;
SD
5.7).
To
adapt
scale,
following
used:
Bergen
Addiction
Scale,
out
demographic
questionnaire.
417
60
26.33;
9.7).
tested
relationships
using
same
three
scales
used
in
study,
also
Depression,
Anxiety,
Stress
White
Bear
Suppression
Scale.
version
revealed
univariate
structure
strong
internal
consistency
(α
.91).
adapted
scale
associated
addiction.
In
2,
structural
equation
modeling
analyses
addiction
escapism
positively
related
suppression
depression
symptoms.
addition,
partially
mediated
relationship
between
harmful
Furthermore,
findings
reveal
positive
correlation
several
psychological
constructs,
including
as
well
aspects
thereby
lending
support
convergent
validity
measure
under
investigation.
results
be
intervention
developing
treatment
programs
for
network
Cogent Business & Management,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
Fear
of
missing
out
(FOMO),
conceptualized
from
self-determination
theory
(SDT),
is
a
sense
disconnect
others
that
produces
negative
emotions
(e.g.,
anxiety).
Social
Cognitive
Theory
Internet
Uses
and
Gratifications
(U&G)
explains
the
development
social
media
(SM)
socio-structural
value
systems
have
created
feedback
loop
to
share
content
for
rewards.
We
investigate
how
consumers
transfer
FOMO
their
purchasing
behaviors
relieve
emotions.
Moderated
meditation
path
analysis
results
(N
=
873)
displayed
direct
positive
relationship
between
with
excitement-seeking
deal-seeking.
The
need
online
(NFOSF)
positively
mediated
these
main
effects.
Connection
community/group,
as
moderator,
heighted
NFOSF.
Results
evinced
greater
connection
community
has
seek
exciting
content.
Excitement
can
also
come
thrill
buying
product
on
sale.
Journal of Research on Technology in Education,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
56(5), P. 616 - 631
Published: April 3, 2023
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
the
underlying
mechanisms
through
which
social
media
(SNS)
addiction
influences
college
students'
academic
performance.
We
developed
an
integrated
model
of
relationship
between
SNS
and
performance
based
on
dual-systems
theory.
A
total
251
students
participated
in
this
study.
Partial
least
squares
structural
equation
modeling
(PLS-SEM)
was
used
analyze
empirical
data.
The
results
indicated
that
self-control
mediated
impact
grade
point
average
(GPA).
Moreover,
had
a
positive
their
anxiety
stress,
turn
negatively
moderated
GPA.
Educators
can
use
these
findings
improve
with
addiction.
Clinical Psychologist,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
28(2), P. 185 - 194
Published: May 3, 2024
Objective
This
study
aims
to
examine
the
longitudinal
measurement
invariance
of
Bergen
Social
Media
Addiction
Scale
(BSMAS)
over
a
two-year
interval,
addressing
gap
in
research
on
its
consistency
time.
Social
media
has
become
a
primary
source
of
entertainment
and
education
for
children
globally.
While
much
attention
been
given
to
children's
online
well-being,
pressing
concern
often
goes
unnoticed:
the
pervasive
data
harvesting
underlying
social
its
manipulative
impact
on
undermining
autonomy.
In
this
paper,
we
present
CHAITok,
an
Android
mobile
application
designed
enhance
sense
autonomy
over
their
media.
Through
27
user
study
sessions
with
109
aged
10–13,
offer
insights
into
current
lack
among
regarding
information,
how
can
foster
through
socio-technical
journey.
Our
findings
inspire
design
recommendations
respect
values,
support
evolving
autonomy,
digital
rights.
We
emphasize
as
fundamental
right
children,
call
further
research,
innovation,
policy
changes
critical
issue.
Frontiers in Psychology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Aug. 2, 2024
Being
bullied
is
a
profoundly
distressing
experience
for
children
and
adolescents,
with
the
potential
adverse
mental
behavioral
outcomes
throughout
their
adult
years.
This
study
aims
to
explore
association
between
juvenile
bullying,
self-esteem,
loneliness,
social
media
addiction
among
men
across
three
generational
cohorts:
X,
Y,
Z.
Global Knowledge Memory and Communication,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 27, 2025
Purpose
The
main
purpose
of
this
study
is
to
assess
the
level
cybersecurity
and
social
media
privacy
awareness
among
college
students
in
Bangladesh
propose
a
scalable
training
framework
promote
safe
online
practices.
Design/methodology/approach
This
used
structured,
printed
questionnaire
survey
collect
data
from
five
renowned
colleges
southern
part
Bangladesh.
Stratified
sampling
technique
was
followed
total
353
were
collected.
Collected
analyzed
using
SPSS
Python
programming
languages.
Findings
findings
uncovered
that
most
possessed
limited
knowledge
regarding
fundamental
concepts,
though
they
different
platforms
posting
personal
information
frequently.
found
significant
positive
relationship
between
students’
sharing
on
becoming
victim
attacks.
Contrarily,
attack
negatively
correlated
with
their
ability
respond
case
cyberattacks.
However,
interested
acquiring
cybersecurity.
Based
these
findings,
proposed
game-based
for
named
“CyberSAFE”.
Originality/value
Though
several
studies
have
frameworks
contexts,
study,
best
authors’
knowledge,
first
attempt
explore
developing
country
setting.
Indus journal of bioscience research.,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
3(2), P. 163 - 173
Published: Feb. 18, 2025
Introduction:
Teenagers'
lives
revolve
around
social
media,
with
platforms
like
Instagram,
Snapchat,
and
TikTok
shaping
how
they
express
understand
themselves.
While
offering
connectivity,
media
can
negatively
affect
mental
health,
particularly
causing
depression.
Motivation:
This
study
explores
the
link
between
excessive
use
depressive
symptoms
in
teenagers,
focusing
on
engagement
patterns
contribute
to
emotional
distress.
Purpose:
The
assessed
using
surveys
Beck
Depression
Inventory
(BDI)
analyze
correlation
depression
addiction.
Results:
demonstrates
concerning
relationship
high
negative
outcomes.
Many
participants
also
struggled
control
their
of
were
anxious,
restless
experienced
distress
when
couldn’t
access
it.
For
example,
compulsive
behaviors
such
as
frequent
checking,
disrupted
daily
routines
including
sleep,
academics,
interpersonal
relationships.
On
contrary,
many
showed
sadness,
guilt,
hopelessness,
lack
enthusiasm
for
activities.
Discussion:
findings
this
underscore
impact
suggesting
that
addiction
may
or
exacerbate
symptoms.
results
emphasize
need
promoting
healthier
digital
habits
encouraging
individuals
seek
professional
support
experiencing
severe
related
use.
Developing
strategies
mitigate
adverse
effects
raise
awareness
its
health
risks
is
essential
protecting
teenagers'
well-being
age.
Frontiers in Marine Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Jan. 27, 2025
Introduction
Encouraging
consumer
participation
in
marine
recreational
sport
activities
is
recognized
as
a
key
strategy
for
boosting
both
local
and
regional
economies.
However,
compared
to
other
traditional
outdoor
activities,
rates
recreation
remain
relatively
low.
Two
major
barriers
are
consumers'
concerns
about
whether
interesting
suitable
themselves,
which
can
be
summarized
into
product
quality
uncertainty
fit
uncertainty.
Methods
To
address
this
issue,
paper,
grounded
institutional
theory,
investigates
how
different
environments
influence
certainty
their
behavioral
engagement
activities—an
area
previously
underexplored
the
literature.
Results
discussions
By
collecting
292
survey
responses
utilizing
ordinary
least
squares
(OLS)
regression
analysis,
we
found
that
have
significant
positive
effect
on
engagement.
Additionally,
regulatory-normative
cognitive
were
shown
significantly
enhance
certainty.
Moreover,
age
was
moderate
these
effects,
with
relationship
between
environment
certainty,
while
only
affecting
