Factors associated with problematic social media use among a sample of Lebanese adults: The mediating role of emotional intelligence

Barbar, Sam; Haddad, Chadia; Sacre, Hala; Dagher, Dina; Akel, Marwan; Kheir, Nelly; Salameh, Pascale; Hallit, Souheil; Obeïd, Sahar

doi:10.1111/ppc.12692

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“…This is consistent with previous studies that have found a relationship between the use of SNs for comparisons and anxiety and depression (Hussain & Griffiths, 2018) as well as with dissatisfaction with life (Verduyn et al, 2017). Also, it is consistent with previous studies that have found a relationship between the addictive use of SNs and anxiety and depression (Barbar et al, 2021;Keles et al, 2020;Malaeb et al, n.d.;Seabrook et al, 2016;Youssef et al, 2021) and lower levels of psychological well-being (Arias-de la Torre et al, 2020;Huang, 2017).…”

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“…The most commonly studied psychological problems related to problematic SNs use are anxiety, depression and psychological well-being, with gambling and cyberbullying as other less frequently related issues (Feijóo et al, 2021). Problematic use, understood as a purely addictive problem, has been associated with higher levels of depression and anxiety (Barbar et al, 2021;Keles et al, 2020;Malaeb et al, 2021;Seabrook et al, 2016 ;Youssef et al, 2021), stress (Hussain & Griffiths, 2018) and poorer psychological wellbeing (Marino et al, 2018b). Problematic SN use, when considered a context for negative social comparison, has also been associated with greater levels of depression (Yoon et al, 2019) and anxiety-depressive symptoms (Schmuck et al, 2019), as well as with lower levels of psychological well-being (Arias-de la Torre et al, 2020;Huang, 2017).…”

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Problematic Social Network Use: Structure and Assessment

González-Nuevo

Izquierdo

Postigo

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Int J Ment Health Addiction

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Using social networks (SNs) inappropriately can lead to psychological problems. The objective of this study was to develop a new measuring instrument of problematic use of SNs. The sample comprised 1003 participants over 18 years old (M = 42.33; SD = 14.32). Exploratory factor analysis was performed with a randomly selected 30% of the sample, and confirmatory factor analysis with the remaining 70%. The reliability of the instrument was estimated, and evidence of validity in relation to the variables—anxiety, depression and satisfaction with life—was obtained. The new scale demonstrated a two-dimensional structure (GFI =0.99; RMSEA= 0.06), with one factor of negative social comparison (α = 0.94) and another of addictive consequences (α = 0.91). Clear evidence of validity related to other variables was found. The new scale demonstrated good psychometric properties. The advantage of this questionnaire is that it assesses not only excessive use but also social comparison through SNs.

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Problematic Social Network Use: Structure and Assessment

González-Nuevo

Izquierdo

Postigo

et al. 2021

Int J Ment Health Addiction

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“…In such conditions, older employees become less satisfied with work and less efficient in terms of work performance. At first glance, this result may seem contrary to the result that older persons are less associated with problematic social media usage [60]. However, the absence of problematic social media usage does not mean that social media usage in the elderly has no impact (unfavorable) on job satisfaction and work performance.…”

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Impact of Using Social Media Networks on Individual Work-Related Outcomes

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This paper aims to determine the effects of using social networks on work-related outcomes. Observed work-related outcomes are job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and work performance. The moderating effects of gender and age of respondents on the given relations were also observed. In addition, this paper aims to consider the theoretical and practical implications of such research. The research was conducted in West Balkan countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. Respondents were employed in organizations in these countries and 313 complete questionnaires were collected. The number of social media networks and somewhat frequency of social media networks usage and the number of photos has a positive effect on individual outcomes of employed persons. Daily time usage, frequency of posting photos, number of groups, and number of groups (active participant) have negative effects on individual outcomes of employed persons. Prolonged use of social media networks (during the day) can especially reduce job satisfaction while joining a large number of groups severely jeopardizes organizational commitment. Active participation in a number of groups significantly reduces salary satisfaction and organizational loyalty among male employees. Excessive use of social media network sites and frequent posting of images can reduce satisfaction with the nature of work and work performance among older employees. The discovered connections and influences have scientific and practical significance, which is explained in the paper.

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“…A Lebanese study done by Obeid et al 45 had showed that high PIU was found in 3.6% of Lebanese adolescents while 40% had occasional and frequent internet users. 45 Previous studies conducted among Lebanese adults have evaluated the association between problematic social media use and loneliness, 46 alexithymia, 47 memory performance, 48 alcohol use disorder 49 and mental health issues (depression and anxiety). 50 No studies have studied the association between PIU and mental health issues among adolescents.…”

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Association of problematic internet use with depression, impulsivity, anger, aggression, and social anxiety: Results of a national study among Lebanese adolescents

Haddad

Malaeb

Sacre³

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Pediatric Investigation

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Importance Several studies conducted worldwide (mostly in Western countries) highlighted the negative effects of problematic internet use, particularly among adolescents aged 12 to 17, including depression, impulsivity, aggression, and social fear and avoidance. In Lebanon, literature on the prevalence and impact of problematic internet use among adolescents is limited. Objective This study aim was to study the association between problematic internet use and depression, impulsivity, anger, aggression and social phobia among Lebanese adolescents. Methods A cross‐sectional study was performed on 1103 young adolescents (14–17 years), recruited from October 2017 till April 2018. The Internet Addiction Test (IAT) was used to evaluate the level of problematic internet use. Data were analyzed using the MANCOVA analysis. The main independent variable of interest was the IAT, while the dependent variables included the psychological scales. Results The multivariate analysis taking the psychological scales as the dependent variables and the problematic internet use (IAT score) as an independent variable, showed that problematic internet use was associated with higher depression, impulsivity, aggression, anger, hostility and social anxiety. Interpretation Problematic internet use has become an important health issue that should not be overlooked, particularly because of the increased use of the internet by adolescents. Educational programs on early exposure to the internet should be developed.

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Factors associated with problematic social media use among a sample of Lebanese adults: The mediating role of emotional intelligence

Cited by 22 publications

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Problematic Social Network Use: Structure and Assessment

Problematic Social Network Use: Structure and Assessment

Impact of Using Social Media Networks on Individual Work-Related Outcomes

Association of problematic internet use with depression, impulsivity, anger, aggression, and social anxiety: Results of a national study among Lebanese adolescents

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