Social
media
offer
a
wide
range
of
advantages,
but
excessive
usage
can
result
in
negative,
psychological
and
behavioral
consequences,
including
addiction.
This
study
aims
to
explore
the
role
intentions
social
smartphone
The
analysis
included
data
from
483
respondents
who
answered
an
online
survey.
results
showed
that
be
grouped
into
four
categories:
motivations,
mode
modification,
productive
reasons,
peer
pressure.
multiple
linear
regression
revealed
using
excessively
for
modification
pressure
were
significant
predictors
Additionally,
multivariate
variance
(MANOVA)
indicated
age
groups
differences
reason.
Emerging
adults
used
reasons
compared
adults.
Conversely,
gender-related
motivation.
Females
motivation
male.
These
findings
enhance
our
comprehension
factors
impacting
addiction
emphasize
its
development,
overcoming
limitation
literature
on
screentime,
which
has
paid
limited
focus
purpose
use.
Youth,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
4(1), С. 357 - 368
Опубликована: Март 14, 2024
Despite
growing
attention
paid
to
exploring
the
benefits
as
well
negative
consequences
of
social
media
use,
we
know
less
about
background
variables
involved
in
addiction.
Therefore,
aim
this
study
was
investigate
several
potential
contributors
addiction
media,
namely,
self-esteem,
fear
evaluation,
sensation
seeking
and
five
personality
variables.
The
participants
online
survey
were
Hungarian
university
students
(N
=
250,
aged
between
18
35
years;
59.2%
female).
Females
scored
higher
on
scale
[t(248)
−2.42,
p
<
0.05].
findings
showed
that
(a)
evaluation
positively
predicted
(β
0.28,
0.001)
(b)
self-esteem
−0.23,
0.01)
conscientiousness
−0.14,
0.05)
negatively
sample
young
adults.
Additionally,
correlated
with
emotional
stability
[r
(250)
−0.38,
0.001]
extraversion;
however,
these
not
significant
predictors
multivariate
analysis.
These
suggest
people
should
learn
how
carefully
use
Internet
settings,
e.g.,
courses
digital
devices
be
accessible
all
students.
Abstract
Background
In
the
global
trend
of
actively
promoting
participation
older
adults
in
digital
age,
relevant
negative
issues
featuring
potential
Internet
Addiction
(IA)
among
them
has
risen
to
be
a
new
challenge
facing
public
health.
However,
there
is
severe
lack
related
research.
This
study
aimed
gain
comprehensive
understanding
phenomenon
and
process
IA
elderly.
The
purpose
this
paper
introduce
factors
that
may
influence
demographic.
Methods
employed
qualitative
descriptive
research
methods
investigate
adults’
perceptions
experiences
IA.
Semi-structured
in-depth
personal
interviews
were
conducted
between
March
June
2023
with
36
senior
citizens
from
urban
communities
Chongqing,
Southwest
China.
Data
analyzed
via
inductive
content
analysis
methods.
Results
Through
data
analysis,
2
main
categories
concerning
identified:
risk
protective
factors.
factor
include
5
individual
(e.g.,
as
major
avenue
for
pursuing
hobbies
interests,
etc.),
3
family
household
WIFI
increasing
prolonged
use
indoors,
peer
recommendation
guidance
catalysts
intensified
engagement,
socio-environmental
widespread
daily
spurs
offline
intolerance,
platform
plenitude
online
triggers
endless
viewing/browsing
behaviors,
etc.).
category
encompasses
higher
level
perceived
regarding
internet
health
hazards,
etc.)
more
commitment,
Conclusions
Older
addictive
behaviors
are
shaped
by
multiple
complex
internal
external
A
perception
key
effectively
avoid
occurrence
deterioration
aged,
distinct
finding
study.
It
believed
“individual-family-peer-community”
synergy
strategy
expected
become
an
essential
direction
intervention
adults,
order
promote
healthy
adults.
Development and Psychopathology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 9
Опубликована: Янв. 9, 2025
Abstract
There
is
a
lack
of
longitudinal
data
on
the
relationship
between
upward
social
comparison
network
sites
(SNSs)
and
depression
its
underlying
mechanisms.
Therefore,
this
study
aimed
to
examine
analyze
mediating
effects
self-concept
clarity
self-esteem
in
relationship.
We
employed
two-wave
design
among
1179
Chinese
middle
school
students.
The
results
indicated
that
:
SNSs
predicted
students’
depression;
Self-concept
sequentially
mediated
subsequent
depression.
These
suggested
three
types
interventions
could
be
effectively
used
decrease
risk
Journal of Research on Adolescence,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
35(1)
Опубликована: Фев. 14, 2025
Abstract
TikTok
is
a
pervasive
and
controversial
social
media
platform
with
sizeable
adolescent
following.
Using
two‐wave
longitudinal
design
spaced
3
months
apart
during
the
academic
year
(
N
=
328,
60.4%
male,
M
age
16.99),
we
investigated
how
adolescents'
self‐concept
clarity
relates
to
approval
anxiety,
fear
of
missing
out,
online
vigilance
as
possible
stressors
experienced
on
TikTok.
Results
showed
negative
bidirectional
link
between
anxiety.
We
also
found
unidirectional
association
out
(FoMO)
vigilance,
respectively.
Last,
that
anxiety
longitudinally
fosters
out.
These
findings
suggest
adolescents
holding
uncertain
self‐views
are
more
likely
perceive
stressful
environment
experiencing
might
be
especially
harmful
for
them.
Psychological-Educational Studies,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(1), С. 53 - 63
Опубликована: Март 18, 2025
<p>This
study
aims
to
investigate
the
effect
of
peer
pressure
on
adolescent
aggression
with
self-esteem
as
a
moderator.
Data
in
this
regression
quantitative
were
collected
through
online
self-report
using
questionnaires
from
junior
high
school
adolescents
(N=348)
whose
ages
ranged
12-15
years
old.
analyzed
Moderated
Regression
Analysis
(MRA).
The
research
subjects
completed
instrument,
namely
Buss-Perry
Aggression
Questionnaire
Scale
(BPAQ),
Peer
Pressure
Inventory
(PPI),
and
Rosenberg
Self-Esteem
(RSES).
results
showed
that
had
significant
positive
aggression,
but
did
not
serve
moderator
relationship.
findings
more
often
received
pressure,
higher
level
involvement
aggressive
behavior
their
group.
However,
could
weaken
or
strengthen
aggression.</p>
Adolescent Research Review,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Июль 21, 2024
Abstract
Emotional
intelligence,
which
encompasses
the
ability
to
perceive,
understand,
express,
and
regulate
emotions,
is
recognized
as
critical
socioemotional
development
of
adolescents.
Despite
its
significance,
relationship
between
emotional
intelligence
social
media
use
among
adolescents
remains
largely
unexplored
in
literature.
This
work
aimed
provide
a
review
that
examines
association
adolescents’
including
dimensions
(self-esteem,
emotion
regulation,
empathy),
use.
An
online
search
two
electronic
databases
identified
25
studies
met
inclusion
criteria.
The
results
suggest
lower
levels
are
associated
with
increased
problematic
adolescents,
showing
negative
correlation
self-esteem.
In
addition,
difficulties
regulation
were
use,
while
was
positively
correlated
empathy.
These
findings
underscore
importance
considering
key
factor
understanding
International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Сен. 3, 2024
Abstract
Social
phobia
has
often
been
associated
with
problematic
social
media
use
(PSMU)
and
smartphone
(PSU).
Studies
have
also
shown
an
association
between
self-esteem.
However,
no
studies
analyzed
the
relationship
phobia,
self-esteem,
PSMU,
PSU
in
integrated
model.
The
present
study
hypothesized
that
may
influence
PSMU
through
role
of
A
cross-sectional
comprising
400
Italians
(74.75%
female)
a
mean
age
37.11
years
(SD
=
±
10.83)
participated
included
Rosenberg’s
Self-Esteem
Scale,
Bergen
Media
Addiction
Severity
Measure
for
Phobia
Disorder,
Smartphone
Application-Based
Scale.
results
indicated
direct
positive
associations
both
types
technology
(PSMU
PSU).
self-esteem
was
partial
mediator
this
complex
relationship,
suggesting
excessive
could
be
way
to
compensate
low
among
individuals
phobia.
contributes
understanding
psychological
mechanisms
underlying
anxiety,
use.
