Social media use and abuse: Different profiles of users and their associations with addictive behaviours

Tullett-Prado, Deon; Stavropoulos, Vasileios; Gomez, Rapson; Doley, Jo

doi:10.1016/j.abrep.2023.100479

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“…Research has demonstrated that SMA is intricately linked to a range of adverse outcomes, including emotional depression, identity issues, social comparisons, academic and work difficulties, career obstacles, sleep deprivation, deteriorating physical health, and social anxiety leading to isolation. [10][11][12][13] Mental health disorders are significant predictors of SMA, encompassing depression, loneliness, [14] social anxiety, [15] darktriad personality traits, [16] attachment styles, [17] narcissism, [18] and compulsive selfie-taking behavior. [19] Moreover, personality traits have been found to be closely associated with SMA, with a particular negative correlation between empathy and SMA.…”

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The effect of self-compassion on social media addiction among college students – The mediating role of gratitude: An observational study

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2024

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In contemporary society, social media pervades every aspect of daily life, offering significant benefits such as enhanced access to information, improved interconnectivity, and fostering community among its users. However, its usage, particularly when excessive, can lead to negative psychological outcomes, including the prevalence of social media addiction (SMA) among adolescents. While extensive research has been conducted on the phenomenon of SMA, there is a notable paucity of studies examining the link between individual levels of self-compassion and susceptibility to SMA. This study aims to investigate the correlation between self-compassion and SMA in college students, while also examining the potential mediating influence of gratitude. The study sampled 1131 college students who engaged in an anonymous online survey. This survey utilized the Chinese translations of the Self-Compassion Scale, Gratitude Questionnaire, and SMA Scale. For data analysis, validated factor analysis was performed using IBM® SPSS® AMOS™ version 23. Correlation analyses were carried out with IBM® SPSS® version 22.0, and the PROCESS macro (Model 4) was employed to assess path and mediation effects. Higher levels of positive self-compassion were found to mitigate the effects of SMA, while elevated levels of negative self-compassion were associated with an increase in such addiction. The study further revealed that gratitude played a partial mediating role in the relationship between self-compassion and SMA. Specifically, positive self-compassion can reduce symptoms of SMA by enhancing levels of gratitude, whereas negative self-compassion may worsen these symptoms by diminishing gratitude. Positive self-compassion is instrumental in fostering personal growth among college students, with gratitude serving as a significant mediator in reducing SMA.

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The effect of self-compassion on social media addiction among college students – The mediating role of gratitude: An observational study

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2024

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“…To ascertain if an individual has a social media addiction, they need to fulfill the following symptoms, namely that of (a) salience of behavior, (b) tolerance, (c) usage of social media for mood modification, (d) relapse, (e) withdrawal symptoms when not using and (f) impact on one’s functioning [ 9 ]. Some researchers have advocated for the concept of social media addiction, given that it shares not only some of the core addiction clinical manifestations but also shares some common risk factors for substance and other behavioral addictions, such as young age of onset, common risk factors such as impulsivity [ 10 , 11 ]. However, social media addiction remains a concept that is not universally recognized nor accepted, as some researchers argue that labeling one with social media addiction is an overpathologisation of excessive use of ordinary social media [ 10 , 11 ].…”

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“…Some researchers have advocated for the concept of social media addiction, given that it shares not only some of the core addiction clinical manifestations but also shares some common risk factors for substance and other behavioral addictions, such as young age of onset, common risk factors such as impulsivity [ 10 , 11 ]. However, social media addiction remains a concept that is not universally recognized nor accepted, as some researchers argue that labeling one with social media addiction is an overpathologisation of excessive use of ordinary social media [ 10 , 11 ]. Some of the arguments against social media addiction are that the research into this area remains exploratory at present [ 12 ].…”

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“…Spending excessive time and being addicted to social media is just one of the consequences of excessive social media use. Studies have reported that social media use has impacted not only one’s physical activity and sleep quality [ 11 ], but also university students’ academic performance [ 16 ]. Other studies, such as the review conducted by Karim et al [ 17 ], has reported how social media users have had an impact on both depressive and anxiety symptoms, and that the risk factors for these symptoms were that of the amount of time one spent on the Internet, their activity and one’s addiction to social media.…”

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Quality of life and mental health of adolescents: Relationships with social media addiction, Fear of Missing out, and stress associated with neglect and negative reactions by online peers

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Social networking is proliferating globally and in Vietnam, but this led to several negative aspects of adolescents’ health, including physical activity, sleep quality, and depressive and anxiety symptoms. This study aimed to identify the relationship between social media usage and examine risk factors (Fear of Missing out and Risk of Neglect) on social media usage, and the overall quality of life and mental health among individuals actively using social media networks. An online cross-sectional study was conducted in three cities in Vietnam (Hanoi, Tuyen Quang, and Can Tho) from September through to October 2021. A structured questionnaire assessed for characteristics of social media use and other associated factors. 1891 participants were recruited, with 98.4% having access to social media. s. Factors like “PHQ-9 score”, “Problematic Internet use”, and “Time average used social media per day”, were negatively associated with the EQ5D5L Index. By contrast, “Gender”, and “Using smartphone” were positive factors of the EQ5D5L Index. “FOMO score” and “self-harm and suicide” were positive factors of the PHQ-9 score while “Using smartphone” was negative. In terms of self-harm and suicide, “FOMO score” and “Problematic Internet use” were positive factors, by contrast, “Using smartphone” was a negative factor. This is the first study to examine social media addiction among Vietnamese adolescents, its relationship with FOMO score, stresses associated with rejection and neglect, and the overall quality of life. Our results highlighted there is a relationship between FOMO score and impaired overall quality of life, increased depressive symptoms, and an association between stresses relating to negative rejection and FOMO score.

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Study of risk factors in adolescence in terms of demographic changes

Noshin,

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Mehnaz

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J. Public Health Epidemiol.

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Adolescence is addressed as a life phase where the prospects for health are tremendous and future patterns of adult health are confirmed. Health in youth is the consequence of communications between prenatal and early childhood development and the precise biological, social-role, and demographical changes that accompany puberty, molded by social determinants, risk, and protective factors that affect the uptake of health-related attitudes. The model of adolescence is speedily changing; the average age of onset of adolescence is declining, and the age at which mature social roles are achieved is rising. In this work, several adolescent risk factors have been studied. Statistical data on the preference for drug consumption among adolescents was collected. Surveys were conducted, and data were gathered from ten different regions covering the world's entire demography. The health problems because of drug consumption and the consequences of drug abuse among adolescents were analyzed. The reasons for drug abuse and adolescents' age groups were statistically analyzed. A statistical report establishes the relationship among drug preference, health problems, and crime rates and demonstrates a way to reduce adolescent drug abuse and risk behavior. The report can demonstrate how demographic changes vary the risk factors, abnormal behaviors, and adolescent health problems. Details of the study will provide more information.

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Social media use and abuse: Different profiles of users and their associations with addictive behaviours

Cited by 7 publications

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The effect of self-compassion on social media addiction among college students – The mediating role of gratitude: An observational study

The effect of self-compassion on social media addiction among college students – The mediating role of gratitude: An observational study

Quality of life and mental health of adolescents: Relationships with social media addiction, Fear of Missing out, and stress associated with neglect and negative reactions by online peers

Study of risk factors in adolescence in terms of demographic changes

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