A Study on the Effects of Loneliness, Depression and Perceived Social Support on Problematic Internet Use among University Students

Özşaker, Murat; Muslu, Gonca Karayağiz; Kahraman, Ayşe; Beytut, Dilek; Yardımcı, Figen; Başbakkal, Zümrüt

doi:10.1080/09720073.2015.11891688

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“…The expected relations also emerged between the SNAddS-6S and loneliness. There are several authors who have claimed that Internet addiction and SNA are related to loneliness [ 36 , 37 , 38 ]. Previous studies discovered that loneliness was a relevant variable associated with Internet addiction and its different symptoms [ 37 ] and highlighted the potential risk for lonely individuals to develop Internet (or SN) addiction because they might prefer online social interaction [ 62 ].…”

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Development and Validation of the Social Network Addiction Scale (SNAddS-6S)

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The use of social networks has increased exponentially, especially among youth. These tools offer many advantages but also carry some risks such as addiction. This points to the need for a valid multifactorial instrument to measure social network addiction, focusing on the core components of addiction that can serve researchers and practitioners. This study set out to validate a reliable multidimensional social network addiction scale based on the six core components of addiction (SNAddS-6S) by using and adapting the Bergen Facebook Addiction Scale. A total of 369 users of social networks completed a questionnaire. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were performed, and different competing models were explored. The external validity of the scale was tested across its relations with different measures. Evidence for the validity and reliability of both the multidimensional SNAddS-6S and the unidimensional Short SNAddS-6S was provided. The SNAddS-6S was composed of 18 items and five different factors (time-management, mood modification, relapse, withdrawal, and conflict), with the time-management factor as a higher-order factor integrated by salience and tolerance as sub-factors. The Short SNAddS-6S was composed of six items and a unifactorial structure. This scale could be of relevance for researchers and practitioners to assess the extent to which individuals suffer from social network addiction and to study the potential predictors and risks of such addiction.

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“…Loneliness and problematic use of the Internet are also related [ 36 , 37 ]. People who feel lonely use the Internet as a way of escaping from everyday life.…”

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“…This is the first qualitative study in the UK that identifies which SNSs can increase or decrease loneliness in young adults and in what conditions. Until now, most of the studies that look at the association between internet or social media use and loneliness have been conducted in the US (Gross et al, 2002;Gross, 2004;Subrahamnyam & Lin, 2007;Lemieux et al 2013;Kross et al, 2013;Sheldon, 2012;Lou et al, 2012;Pittman & Reich, 2016), Australia (Skues et al, 2012;Ryan & Xenos, 2011), Turkey (Erdoğan, 2008;Şar, Goktürk, Gülşah, Kazaz, 2012;Özdemir et al, 2014;Ozsaker et al, 2015), Taiwan (Ong et al, 2011) or Canada (Matsuba, 2006). The uniqueness of this research also lies in the fact that it takes a focus on young adults (18-24 year olds), which are frequently reported to be significantly lonelier than any other age group (Office for National Statistics, 2018).…”

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“…Moreover, instead of merely taking an interest in undergraduate students, like previous studies (e.g. Ong et al, 2011;Tan et al 2013;Lemieux et al, 2013;Kross et al, 2013;Guo et al, 2014;Ozsaker et al, 2015), this chapter involves a sample of young adults from different walks of life (students, graduates, young people who have not been in higher education, entrepreneurs etc. ).…”

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Loneliness and Social Media: A Qualitative Investigation of Young People’s Motivations for Use, and Perceptions of Social Networking Sites

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2019

Emotions and Loneliness in a Networked Society

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The democratisation of Internet access has incrementally changed every domain of activity and has created new business and economic models. From answering work emails to learning a new language, shopping, booking medical appointments or managing one's finances, almost everything is attainable at the click of a button. The added implications of the rapid rise of social networking websites (SNSs), such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Snapchat, have further contributed to changing the way we communicate and build new friendships. Indeed most of our social relationships are now being 'increasingly developed and maintained online' (Nowland, Necka & Cacioppo, 2017: 1). Ostensibly, despite improved Internet access and enhanced social connectedness, modern societies are struggling to combat loneliness. It is reported to affect people of all ages, especially young adults (16-24 and 25-34 years old) who are avid Internet and social media users (see Office for National Statistics, 2018).

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“…Therefore, in the same direction and in order to improve, expand the conclusions about the effectiveness of each of these therapeutic approaches, to evaluate the claims of each of these two therapeutic approaches, namely, cognitive reconstruction and change in the content of thoughts, and ultimately controlling thoughts to reduce anxiety versus acceptance and openness to anxiety provoking tasks with the purpose of living on the basis of one's own values, warrants the investigation. Clearly, since entering the university is a critical period in the life of a person and it is often accompanied by a lot of changes in social relationships [35], it is importance of find a way to improve the social and academic performance of this social group.…”

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