International perspectives on social media use among adolescents: Implications for mental and social well-being and substance use

Boniel-Nissim, Meyran; Eijnden, R.J.J.M. van den; Fürstová, Jana; Marino, Claudia; Lahti, Henri; Inchley, Joanna; Šmigelskas, Kastytis; Vieno, Alessio; Baďura, Petr

doi:10.1016/j.chb.2021.107144

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“…However, most of these studies have focused primarily on the duration and frequency of social media use [ 6 , 7 , 10 ] and provide little insight into how specific types of social media use may be differentially related to mental health and well-being [ 7 ]. Some studies have, however, demonstrated that the associations between social media use and mental health depend on the type of use [ 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 ], the motivations for use [ 16 ], and the emotional investment in social media [ 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 ]. For example, some studies have indicated that passive use (e.g., scrolling through others’ content) leads to a decline in well-being, while active use (e.g., interacting with people on social media) improves or has no effect on well-being [ 21 , 22 ].…”

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Focus on Self-Presentation on Social Media across Sociodemographic Variables, Lifestyles, and Personalities: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Upward social comparison and aspects of self-presentation on social media such as feedback-seeking and strategic self-presentation may represent risk factors for experiencing negative mental health effects of social media use. The aim of this exploratory study was to assess how adolescents differ in upward social comparison and aspects of self-presentation on social media and whether these differences are linked to sociodemographic variables, lifestyle, or personality. The study was based on cross-sectional data from the “LifeOnSoMe” study performed in Bergen, Norway, including 2023 senior high school pupils (response rate 54%, mean age 17.4, 44% boys). Nine potentially relevant items were assessed using factor analysis, and latent class analysis was used to identify latent classes with distinct patterns of responses across seven retained items. The retained items converged into one factor, called “focus on self-presentation”. We identified three groups of adolescents with a low, intermediate, and high focus on self-presentation. Associations between identified latent classes and covariates were assessed using regression analyses. Being a girl, higher extraversion, lower emotional stability, more frequent alcohol consumption, and having tried tobacco were associated with membership in the high-focus group. These results suggest some characteristics that are associated with a higher focus on self-presentation and that could inform targeted interventions.

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Focus on Self-Presentation on Social Media across Sociodemographic Variables, Lifestyles, and Personalities: A Cross-Sectional Study

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“…Social media has become a critical developmental context for adolescents ( Cohen et al, 2021 ). Although much is already known about adolescents’ use and perception of social media ( Boer et al, 2021 ; Boniel-Nissim et al, 2021 ; Course-Choi and Hammond, 2021 ), there is a dearth of research about this topic in an Indonesian context. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to understand how Indonesian adolescents and parents use social media.…”

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Perception and use of social media by Indonesian adolescents and parents: A qualitative study

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Hinduan³

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Social media are popular among adolescents worldwide, including the global South. The way adolescents use social media is influenced by their own perception of social media but also by how their parents use and perceive social media. This study aims to understand how Indonesian young adolescents (12–15 years old) and parents of adolescents use and perceive social media. For this purpose, we conducted eight focus group discussions and eight semi-structured interviews with 30 Indonesian adolescents and 15 Indonesian parents. Thematic analysis of the qualitative data reveals that both adolescents and parents use social media for social, practical, and pleasure activities. Most adolescents mention that they consider themselves skilled in using social media, while parents consider themselves less skilled. Both adolescents and parents mention that social media offer benefits for adolescents, including emotional, social, and practical benefits. However, adolescents and parents also mention the risks of social media use for adolescents, including social, emotional, and informational risks, as well as the displacement of more meaningful activities. As such, both adolescents and parents do not perceive social media as inherently good or bad but rather as a novel medium that offers benefits for adolescents but also involves several risks to be considered by parents and other relevant stakeholders. This study adds to our understanding of social media use in the global South and offers a theoretical basis for future studies on the impact of adolescents’ social media usage on wellbeing in an Indonesian context. However, future research is necessary to depict possible differences in social media use between Indonesia and other countries in the global South.

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“…The existence of diverse selves in cyberspace has brought unprecedented challenges to the autonomy development of humans ( Boniel-Nissim et al, 2022 ; Hayes, 2022 ). The diverse self-expression ( Throuvala et al, 2019 ; Duvenage et al, 2020 ), the consistency between online and offline ( Rivers et al, 2021a ; Achterhof et al, 2022 ), the correction of alienated selves ( Coyne et al, 2019 ), and the avoidance of various false selves ( Goke et al, 2021 ; Rivers et al, 2021b ) have become new issues of self-development faced by the adolescents in the Internet era.…”

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Development and Validation of an Autonomy Questionnaire for Chinese Adolescents From the Perspective of Network Culture

Hong

Zheng

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This study developed a measure of autonomy for adolescents in contemporary China. First, data from 44 interviewees—40 secondary school students, 2 parents, and 2 secondary school teachers—were used to explore the connotation and theoretical structure of autonomy in adolescents in China. Next, a preliminary Adolescent Autonomy Questionnaire was created from the interview data and administered to 775 secondary school students. Exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were conducted to verify the factor structure. Finally, 614 secondary school students completed the Adolescent Autonomy Questionnaire, Personal Growth Initiative Scale-II, and Adolescence Ego Identity Crisis Scale to evaluate criterion validity. The final version of the Adolescent Autonomy Questionnaire included 16 items and four subscales: autonomous decision-making, autonomous regulation, autonomous protection, and autonomous problem-solving. The total variance of the cumulative interpretation questionnaire was 62.54%. The CFA results showed that the four-factor model fits the data well: χ2/df = 2.340, CFI = 0.949, RMSEA = 0.042, SRMR = 0.046. Evaluation of the psychometric properties of the Adolescent Autonomy Questionnaire provided support for the reliability and validity of the measure. Thus, it serves as an effective measurement tool for assessing the autonomy of adolescents in China.

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International perspectives on social media use among adolescents: Implications for mental and social well-being and substance use

Cited by 39 publications

References 55 publications

Focus on Self-Presentation on Social Media across Sociodemographic Variables, Lifestyles, and Personalities: A Cross-Sectional Study

Focus on Self-Presentation on Social Media across Sociodemographic Variables, Lifestyles, and Personalities: A Cross-Sectional Study

Perception and use of social media by Indonesian adolescents and parents: A qualitative study

Development and Validation of an Autonomy Questionnaire for Chinese Adolescents From the Perspective of Network Culture

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