scholarly journals Adolescents’ Social Media Experiences and Their Self-Esteem: A Person-Specific Susceptibility Perspective

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patti M. Valkenburg ◽  
J. Loes Pouwels ◽  
Ine Beyens ◽  
Irene Ingeborg van Driel ◽  
Loes Keijsers
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Experience Sampling ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Specific Effects ◽  
Peer Approval ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Specific Susceptibility

The aim of this preregistered study was to compare and explain the effects of (a) time spent on social media (SM), and (b) the valence (positivity or negativity) of SM experiences on adolescents’ self-esteem. We conducted a three-week experience sampling study among 300 adolescents (13-16 years; 126 assessments per adolescent; 21,970 assessments in total). Using an N=1 method of analysis (Dynamic Structural Equation Modeling), we found that the within-person effects of time spent with SM on self-esteem ranged from strongly negative ( = –.31) to moderately positive ( = +.27). Across all ESM observations of the valence of adolescents’ SM experiences, 55% of these experiences were positive, 18% negative, and 27% neutral. Finally, 78% of adolescents experienced a positive within-person effect of the valence of SM experiences on self-esteem ( ≥ +.05), 19% no to very small effects (–.05 < < +.05), and 3% a negative effect ( ≤ –.05). These sizeable differences in person-specific effects could be explained by adolescents’ trait self-esteem level, trait self-esteem instability, and their tendency to base their self-esteem on peer approval.

scholarly journals Social Media Use and Adolescents’ Self-Esteem: Heading for a Person-Specific Media Effects Paradigm

2021 ◽  
Vol 71 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-78
Author(s):  
Patti Valkenburg ◽  
Ine Beyens ◽  
J Loes Pouwels ◽  
Irene I van Driel ◽  
Loes Keijsers
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Media Effects ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Specific Effects

Abstract Eighteen earlier studies have investigated the associations between social media use (SMU) and adolescents’ self-esteem, finding weak effects and inconsistent results. A viable hypothesis for these mixed findings is that the effect of SMU differs from adolescent to adolescent. To test this hypothesis, we conducted a preregistered three-week experience sampling study among 387 adolescents (13–15 years, 54% girls). Each adolescent reported on his/her SMU and self-esteem six times per day (126 assessments per participant; 34,930 in total). Using a person-specific, N = 1 method of analysis (Dynamic Structural Equation Modeling), we found that the majority of adolescents (88%) experienced no or very small effects of SMU on self-esteem (−.10 < β < .10), whereas 4% experienced positive (.10 ≤ β ≤ .17) and 8% negative effects (−.21 ≤ β ≤ −.10). Our results suggest that person-specific effects can no longer be ignored in future media effects theories and research.

Should I suggest this YouTube clip? The impact of UGC source credibility on eWOM and purchase intention

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mazzini Muda ◽  
Muhammad Iskandar Hamzah
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Source Credibility ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Impact

PurposeIn spite of the increasing organic and interactive marketing activities over social media, a general understanding of the source credibility of voluntary user-generated content (UGC) is still limited. In line with the social identity theory, this paper examines the effects of consumers' perceived source credibility of UGC in YouTube videos on their attitudes and behavioral intentions. Additionally, source homophily theory is included to predict the antecedent of source credibility.Design/methodology/approachThree hundred and seventy two Generation Y respondents were interviewed using snowball sampling. Data were analyzed with component-based structural equation modeling technique of partial least squares-structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM).FindingsFindings confirmed that perceived source credibility indirectly affects purchase intention (PI) and electronic word-of-mouth via attitude toward UGC. Besides, perceived source credibility mediates the effect of perceived source homophily on attitude toward UGC.Practical implicationsSince today's consumers have begun to trust and rely more on UGC than company-generated content on social media when making purchase decisions, companies may reconsider democratizing certain aspects of their branding strategies. Firms may fine-tune their marketing communication budgets – not only just by sponsoring public figures and celebrities but also by nurturing coproductive engagements with independent content creators who are ordinary consumers. Endowed with their imposing credibility, these micro-influencers and prosumers have high potentials to be uplifted to brand ambassadors.Originality/valueWhile consumers' purchase outcome can be measured easily using metrics and analytics, the roles of source homophily in stages leading up to the purchase is still elusive. Drawing on the rich theoretical basis of source homophily may help researchers to understand not only how credibility and attitude are related to PI but also how this nexus generates positive word of mouth among UGC followers within the social media circles.

scholarly journals Attachment yang Terjalin Selama Pandemi terhadap Self - Esteem Remaja

2022 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 286
Author(s):  
Khalida Zia Br.Siregar ◽  
Ratnasari Hinggardipta ◽  
Venazmi Livia Buamona
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Peer Attachment ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Mother Attachment ◽  
Father Attachment

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara attachment dengan self-esteem remaja serta memberikan gambaran keterikatan remaja dengan ayah, ibu dan teman selama pandemic covid-19 terhadap harga diri (self esteem) remaja. Penelitian dilakukan dengan sampel 319 siswa berusia 12 – 18. Data diperoleh Menggunakan alat ukur Parents Peer Attachment Revised (IPPA-R) dan Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale (RSES). Analisis data menggunakan model persamaan struktural (Structural Equation Modeling atau SEM) yang dibantu dengan program aplikasi SmartPLS. Hasil analisis menunjukan hubungan positif antara Attachment terhadap selfesteem. Pada situasi pandemic ini terlihat bahwa peer-attachment kurang signifikan terhadap attachment dan self-esteem sedangkan Father-Attachment lebih signifikan disbanding Mother attachment terhadap attachment dan pengaruhnya dengan self-esteem.

To Routinize or Not to Routinize? Employee Task Routinization, Situational Motivation, and Creativity

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Hye Jung Yoon ◽  
Jin Nam Choi
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Employee Creativity ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Situational Motivation ◽  
Task Content

We addressed previous mixed findings regarding the effects of task routinization on employee creativity. We proposed that task routinization is not a single dimensional construct but that it has 2 dimensions, namely, content and process, which have different motivation and performance implications. Participants were 240 employees from various industries in South Korea. Results of structural equation modeling analyses confirmed that task content routinization had a negative effect on employee creativity by causing amotivation and reducing intrinsic motivation. By contrast, task process routinization enhanced employee creativity by increasing intrinsic motivation. Our findings clarify the effects of task routinization on employee creativity by identifying the 2 dimensions that lead to different situational motivation and creativity results, and we discuss the implications of these findings.

scholarly journals The Effect of Perceived Corruption on Entrepreneurial Intention: Evidence from Italy

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandra Allini ◽  
Luca Ferri ◽  
Marco Maffei ◽  
Annamaria Zampella
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Corruption Perception

This paper aims to examine the entrepreneurial intention of undergraduate students, using a modified version of Ajzen’s theory of planned behavior (TPB), considering the perception of corruption. We conducted a questionnaire survey with Italian students. There were a total of 350 student participants. In order to analyze the data collected with the questionnaire, structural equation modeling is provided. Our results indicate that the majority of students have strong entrepreneurial intention but due to the effect of corruption students are dissuaded from engaging in entrepreneurship. Corruption has a negative effect on students’ entrepreneurial behavior. This paper provides a new model that helps to understand the students’ entrepreneurial intentions considering the corruption perception.

scholarly journals Relationship between social media marketing practices and customer response with mediating role of brand equity dimensions: an empirical investigation

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 1583-1599
Author(s):  
Elmira Shadi ◽  
Ailar Ebrahimi Hesari ◽  
Behzad Shahrabi
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Brand Equity ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Social Media Marketing ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Survey Sample

This study aims to investigate the relationship between social media marketing practices and customer response with consideration of the mediating role of brand equity dimensions through structural equation modeling in an empirical case study. Data are analyzed using structural equation modeling. The following findings are found: The results show that there is a significant relationship between social media marketing practices and customer response in the survey sample. Additionally, the hypothesis about the mediating role of brand equity dimensions is also supported. The results of our research augment our understanding of the role of social media marketing practices in stimulating customer response (electronic word-of-mouth and commitment) and the role of brand equity dimensions (brand awareness and brand image).

scholarly journals Explaining News Trust in Social Media News during the COVID-19 Pandemic—The Role of a Need for Cognition and News Engagement

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (24) ◽  
pp. 12986
Author(s):  
Ines Kožuh ◽  
Peter Čakš
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Prior Knowledge ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Need For Cognition ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Actual Situation

During the recent COVID-19 pandemic, people have, in many cases, acquired information primarily from social media. Users’ need to stay informed and the intensive circulation of news has led to the spread of misinformation. As they have engaged in news, it has raised the question of trust. This study provides a model on how news trust can be explained through a need for cognition and news engagement. Accordingly, 433 Slovenian social media users participated in our survey. Structural equation modeling revealed that (1) the lower the need for cognition and the more prior knowledge about COVID-19 users have, the more they believe that social media news comprises all facts about the disease; (2) the more users believe that news comprises all essential facts, the more they trust that the news depicts the actual situation about COVID-19 accurately; (3) the more users are interested in engaging with social media news, the more they trust that the actual situation about COVID-19 is depicted accurately. These findings may help authorities to frame messages about COVID-19 effectively. We suggest investing more effort in disseminating new scientific evidence about the disease to contribute to the accurate shaping of knowledge about COVID-19 among social media users.

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