The need to belong and adolescent authentic self-presentation on SNSs: A moderated mediation model involving FoMO and perceived social support

Wang, Pengcheng; Xie, Xiaochun; Wang, Xingchao; Zhao, Fengqing; Chu, Xiaoyuan; Nie, Jia

doi:10.1016/j.paid.2018.02.035

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“…As the stress-buffering model ( 18 ) suggests, PSS could buffer individuals from the impact of negative situations. Thus, people with high levels of PSS tend to perceive warmth, and get love and help from their family and friends when they encounter stressful life events ( 89 , 102 ). These supports can contribute to enhancing positive mental resources and self-efficacy to cope with adversity effectively ( 77 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

Media Exposure to COVID-19 Predicted Acute Stress: A Moderated Mediation Model of Intolerance of Uncertainty and Perceived Social Support

Chen

Zhang

et al. 2021

Front. Psychiatry

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Background: Previous studies have found that disaster-related media exposure could predict acute stress responses. However, few studies have investigated the relationship between media exposure to COVID-19 and acute stress, and less is known about the mechanisms that translate media exposure to COVID-19 into acute stress. The current study explored the impact of media exposure to COVID-19 on acute stress, and examined the mediating role of intolerance of uncertainty (IU) and the moderating role of perceived social support (PSS).Methods: A total of 1,483 Chinese participants (Mage = 27.93 years, SD = 8.45) completed anonymous online questionnaires regarding media exposure to COVID-19, IU, PSS, and acute stress during the COVID-19 outbreak in China.Results: Media exposure to COVID-19 was positively related to acute stress, and IU partially mediated this relationship. The direct effect of media exposure to COVID-19 on acute stress, and the relationship between IU and acute stress, were both moderated by PSS. The impacts of both media exposure to COVID-19 and IU on acute stress were stronger for individuals with low PSS.Limitations: This study collected data in a shorter timeframe, and no assessments occurred during the follow-up, which may prevent us from detecting the changes of the relationships between variables over time. Meanwhile, the self-report method limited the validity of the data due to subjective reporting bias.Conclusions: These findings contribute to a better understanding of how and when pandemic-related media exposure affects acute stress, and provide new perspectives for the prevention to reduce psychological problems following traumatic events.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Media Exposure to COVID-19 Predicted Acute Stress: A Moderated Mediation Model of Intolerance of Uncertainty and Perceived Social Support

Chen

Zhang

et al. 2021

Front. Psychiatry

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“…By using an ingratiation self-presentational style adolescents are able to foster and to maintain supportive relationships with other peers. Accordingly, a recent study revealed the need to belong could positively predict adolescents' authentic self-presentation on SNS (Wang et al, 2018). Also, an advantage of seeking positive feedback in an online environment is the low risk of negative feedback compared to face-to-face interactions (e.g., Walther et al, 1996).…”

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confidence: 99%

Association of Self-Presentational Strategies on Facebook and Positive Feedback in Adolescence – A Two-Study Approach

Metzler

Scheithauer

2019

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As Facebook enables adolescents to present themselves positively by means of their Facebook profile and to gain positive feedback for doing so, the aim of the current study is to investigate which kinds of adolescents' positive self-presentation in profile pictures and status updates are associated with positive feedback in terms of Likes from the Facebook community, considering gender differences. Data for this study were based on adolescents aged 14-17 years, pursuing a two-method approach, using questionnaire data (N = 703; 71.7% female; M age = 15.76 years) as well as data from content analysis (N = 143; 63% female; M age = 15.72 years). Hierarchical multiple regressions were used. The results suggest that the self-presentational strategy of ingratiation seems to be the most advantageous in eliciting positive feedback. In particular, presenting oneself in the company of friends as well as posting about spending time with friends were related to positive feedback.

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“…Online SNS Whether FoMO mediates motivation for learning and social media engagement in classes. Alt [38] How people with high FoMO act on internet platforms such as SNSs to increase their connections with other people Wang et al [44] The relation between FOMO and increased stress associated with Facebook use among adolescents. Beyens et al [39] The relationship between FOMO and problematic social network use.…”

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A Study on Bandwagon Consumption Behavior Based on Fear of Missing Out and Product Characteristics

Inwon

2020

Sustainability

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There have been unusual collective consumption phenomena that consumer behavior conforms to as part of the pursuit of specific brands (e.g., teenagers wearing the same brand jacket). In order to explain bandwagon consumption behavior, previous studies focused on brand, personal traits, and group characteristics. However, previous studies seem somewhat limited in explaining excessive bandwagon consumption. This study addresses a psychological trait, the Fear of Missing out (FoMO), which describes why people want to belong to a main group. Along with FoMO, product characteristics influence bandwagon consumption behavior because consumers may show different behaviors for different product categories. Hence, this study combines FoMO levels (high/low) and product category (luxury/necessity) to explain bandwagon consumption behavior. The results reveal that the combination of high FoMO and luxury shows the strongest bandwagon consumption behavior. The next strongest combination is low FoMO and necessity, followed by high FoMO and necessity, and low FoMO and luxury. Based on these findings, this study might present implications for understanding excessive bandwagon consumption based on psychological traits and product characteristics, which makes it possible for marketers to provide customizing products and services as well as advertising messages for young consumers groups who experience high levels of FoMO when establishing their marketing strategies.

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The need to belong and adolescent authentic self-presentation on SNSs: A moderated mediation model involving FoMO and perceived social support

Cited by 92 publications

References 27 publications

Media Exposure to COVID-19 Predicted Acute Stress: A Moderated Mediation Model of Intolerance of Uncertainty and Perceived Social Support

Media Exposure to COVID-19 Predicted Acute Stress: A Moderated Mediation Model of Intolerance of Uncertainty and Perceived Social Support

Association of Self-Presentational Strategies on Facebook and Positive Feedback in Adolescence – A Two-Study Approach

A Study on Bandwagon Consumption Behavior Based on Fear of Missing Out and Product Characteristics

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