Investigating the Relationship Among Social Media Addiction, Cognitive Absorption, and Self-Esteem

Çutuk, Zeynep Akkuş

doi:10.52380/mojet.2021.9.2.211

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“…As shown by the mediation model results, perceived stress was found to be a significant positive predictor of SN addiction, as well as of temporal dissociation. Moreover, temporal dissociation as a result of cognitive absorption was shown to predict SN addiction as well, in line with the results presented in another study where the relationship between cognitive absorption and SN addiction was analysed through structural equation modelling [66]. Thus, the results of the mediation model suggest that higher levels of perceived stress directly predict a stronger addiction to SNs, but also that, when feeling more stressed, there is an increased risk of temporal dissociation while on SNs-which, in turn, affects SN addiction.…”

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The Role of Stress and Cognitive Absorption in Predicting Social Network Addiction

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Nowadays, the use of social networks (SNs) is pervasive and ubiquitous. Among other things, SNs have become a key resource for establishing and maintaining personal relationships, as further demonstrated by the emergence of the pandemic. However, easy access to SNs may be a source of addictive behaviour, especially among the younger population. The literature highlights various psychological and physiological factors as possible predictors of vulnerability to SN addiction. This paper explores the joint effects of stress level and cognitive absorption, in the form of temporal dissociation while on SNs, on the addiction of university students to SNs. Here, 312 participants were involved in an online survey. About 14% of the sample presented a risk for SN addiction. Moreover, it was found that stress level predicted SN addiction both directly and indirectly through the effect of individual temporal dissociation, as experienced during SN usage. These results suggest a significant role of perceived stress level on addiction risk, while also pointing out additional vulnerability to SN addiction for cognitive profiles that are relatively more prone to temporal dissociation while online.

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The Role of Stress and Cognitive Absorption in Predicting Social Network Addiction

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“…These results indicate that self-esteem is an important protective factor, which thereby mediates the direct influence of depression on SMA, although it does not eliminate its direct effect. This is consistent with previous studies that have found a negative relationship between self-esteem and SMA [19,[41][42][43]71,72]; as self-esteem decreases, the risk of SMA increases.…”

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confidence: 93%

“…Consistent with previous investigations [ 19 , 41 , 42 , 43 , 70 , 71 ], our results highlighted a significant negative correlation between SMA and self-esteem, which can be explained by referring to the protective role of self-esteem for addictive behaviors, as well as by the higher dependence on others for approval seen in individuals with low self-esteem. In the same vein, we can interpret data regarding the significant negative correlation between self-esteem, FoMO, and ON-FoMO that emerged in our study.…”

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confidence: 92%

Relationships between Depression, Fear of Missing Out and Social Media Addiction: The Mediating Role of Self-Esteem

Sommantico,

Ramaglia,

Lacatena

2023

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The present study examines the relationships between depression, self-esteem, fear of missing out, online fear of missing out, and social media addiction in a sample of 311 Italian young adults (66.2% women and 33.8% men), ages 18–35 yrs. (M = 23.5; SD = 3.5). The following hypotheses were tested: that depression is positively correlated with fear of missing out, online fear of missing out, and social media addiction, while being significantly negatively correlated with self-esteem; that depression, self-esteem, fear of missing out, and online fear of missing out explain social media addiction scores; that self-esteem mediates the relationship between depression and social media addiction; and that, among Italian participants between the ages of 18 and 35, younger women report higher scores on fear of missing out, online fear of missing out, and social media addiction. Results strongly supported the hypotheses. Taken together, our findings not only contribute to the growing body of research on online addictive behaviors and individuals’ well-being, but also provide support for prevention programs in the field.

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“…Referencing Social Comparison Theory, Acar et al (2020) proposed the negative association between the variables betrayed a desire within low selfesteem individuals for upward social comparison (i.e., comparing oneself with superior others), wherein they might discover a better self-reflection; however, the receipt of negative feedback might diminish their already low level of self-esteem further. The negative association between self-esteem and SMD has received empirical support elsewhere, also (e.g., de Cock et al, 2014;Blachnio, Przepiorka, & Pantic, 2016;van den Eijnden, Lemmens, & Valkenburg, 2016;Andreassen, Pallesen, & Griffiths, 2017;Banyai et al, 2017;van Rooij et al, 2017;Hawi & Samaha, 2018;Hou et al, 2019;Khan, Khan, & Moin, 2021;Zeynep, 2021).…”

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“…The present study hopes to develop the debate by factoring in a comparative linguistic dimension, which, to the best of the author's knowledge, has not been previously addressed. Considering the longitudinal association between self-esteem and SMD, the literature suggests this has yet to be fully addressed, which is an issue requiring resolution (Akkus, 2021).…”

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Self-esteem and Social Media Dependency: A Comparative Analysis of Welsh- and English-Medium Pupils’ Perceptions

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would have proven immeasurably challenging. Phil and Irene, "Thank you!" I would also like to thank Dr. Lisa Osborne who has always shown kindness, encouragement, and support. Through association with each of you, my life has been enriched by your company.I extend my gratitude to all the participating schools, too. Without the generous cooperation of the schools' Head Teachers, Deputy Head Teachers, class teachers, administrative personnel, parents/guardians, and pupils, the pages within this thesis would have remained forever blank.The research path was made easier thanks to Professor Jaynie Rance and the excellent School of Psychology PGR Academy whose annual conferences provided a wonderful opportunity for me to present and talk about my research and answer attendees' many and varied questions. This was great practice ahead of thesis defence.I would also like to express my sincere thanks to Dr Ceri Bradshaw and Dr Jennifer Gatzemeier for their detailed and informative presentations regarding qualitative analyses.Gratitude is extended to Katie Retallick, also, who kindly facilitated the Welsh translation of the questionnaires. In this respect, I offer my thanks to Swansea University's Welsh Translation Unit for conducting the translations. I remain indebted to Professor Howard Giles, Distinguished Professor U.C. Santa Barbara, United States, who provided guidance with respect to the Welsh language's ethnolinguistic vitality. Finally, for personally clarifying one or two theoretical aspects regarding structural equation model analyses, I remain indebted to Associate Professor James Gaskin, Brigham Young University, United States.Without my parents and family, I am nothing, and in all matters of life, support, and opportunities I owe them everything.

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Investigating the Relationship Among Social Media Addiction, Cognitive Absorption, and Self-Esteem

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The Role of Stress and Cognitive Absorption in Predicting Social Network Addiction

The Role of Stress and Cognitive Absorption in Predicting Social Network Addiction

Relationships between Depression, Fear of Missing Out and Social Media Addiction: The Mediating Role of Self-Esteem

Self-esteem and Social Media Dependency: A Comparative Analysis of Welsh- and English-Medium Pupils’ Perceptions

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