Social Media’s Influence on Identity Formation and Self Expression

Tovar, Maryann; Rosillo, Mineudis; Spaniardi, Alma

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-24804-7_4

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“…Furthermore, past studies have shown that smartphones offer a platform for self-expression, for instance, via social media, that encourages selfactualisation and personal growth connected to openness (Livingstone, 2008;Talbot and Briggs, 2022;Voss et al, 2023). As such, an increase in openness to experience will likely increase millennials' habitual smartphone use as they seek out and embrace these opportunities provided by their devices (Tovar et al, 2023). As a result, the following proposition was developed:…”

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Do millennials’ personalities and smartphone use result in materialism? The mediating role of addiction

Tan

2024

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Purpose This paper aims to use the five-factor model’s (FFM: emotional instability, introversion, openness to experience, agreeableness and conscientiousness) personality traits and the need for arousal to explain millennials’ habitual and addictive smartphone use and resultant materialistic inclinations. The study also test the mediating role of addictive use in the relationship between habitual use and materialism. Design/methodology/approach Participants’ self-reported data (n = 705) from a sample of millennials were gathered using a cross-sectional survey approach conducted in Malaysia and studied using structural equation modelling with partial least squares (PLS-SEM). Findings The results discover that emotional instability, openness to experience, agreeableness and need for arousal have a significant influence on habitual smartphone use. Conversely, introversion and conscientiousness have no significant impact on habitual use. Fascinatingly, millennials’ habitual use positively influences their materialism. Furthermore, addictive smartphone use positively affects materialism and mediates the relationship between habitual use and materialism. Originality/value The FFM, a prominent personality trait model, has been used in numerous studies to predict usage intention. However, the particular dimension of the FFM personality traits that drive habitual and addictive smartphone use to trigger materialistic tendencies among millennials needs to be exposed in an emerging market context. The results emphasise the need to consider this demographic’s personalities when attempting to comprehend how habitual use and materialism occur. This study also provides practitioners with helpful information in creating targeted interventions to encourage healthy smartphone use behaviours and reduce possible adverse effects related to addictive smartphone use and materialistic attitudes.

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Do millennials’ personalities and smartphone use result in materialism? The mediating role of addiction

Tan

2024

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“…Some scholars have suggested that the concerns adults have about these new identities and behaviors may not be as well-founded as previously thought. It is argued that these new forms of identity and behavior could potentially provide a safe and advantageous way for individuals to explore and express themselves (Tovar et al, 2023).…”

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Internet Gaming Disorder and Mental Health of Pakistani Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study

Fatima,

Ambreen,

Amin

2024

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The escalating prevalence of Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) worldwide has prompted heightened concern about its potential impact on the mental health of adolescents. In the context of Pakistan, a country experiencing rapid technological advancements, the intersection of IGD and mental health remains underexplored. This cross-sectional study examines IGD and mental health in adolescent boys (N = 240) and girls (N = 136) who play online games, recruited via a convenient sampling technique. The study also examines the mental health of Gamers (G1) and Non-gamers (G2). The results of two-way ANOVA show that adolescent boys and girls differ in IGD, depression, anxiety, and stress scores. In addition, results indicated evidence of the significance of the main effect for the assessment of Depression with F (1,374) = [4.105], p = .043, Anxiety with F (1,374) = [4.618], p = .032, and Stress with F (1,374) = [4.934], p = .027 respectively. Further results of Mixed Factorial ANOVA indicated significant differences in the mental health of G1 and G2, male and female participants. The findings emphasize the importance of monitoring and regulating adolescents’ gaming behaviors, especially excessive gaming. Parents, educators, and healthcare professionals can help identify adolescents at risk of IGD and provide appropriate support and therapies. Promoting appropriate gaming habits and preventing the detrimental effects of excessive gaming in adolescents is essential.

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The impact of social media use on depression, anxiety, and well-being for teens/young people: using hypnosis to build a strong sense of self

Goldfus

2023

American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis

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Social Media’s Influence on Identity Formation and Self Expression

Cited by 4 publications

References 43 publications

Do millennials’ personalities and smartphone use result in materialism? The mediating role of addiction

Do millennials’ personalities and smartphone use result in materialism? The mediating role of addiction

Internet Gaming Disorder and Mental Health of Pakistani Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study

The impact of social media use on depression, anxiety, and well-being for teens/young people: using hypnosis to build a strong sense of self

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