Psychological impact of e-learning on social network sites: online students’ attitudes and their satisfaction with life

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Poonsri Vate-U-Lan
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Social Network Sites ◽  
Online Students ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Students Attitudes

scholarly journals Don’t put all social network sites in one basket: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and their relations with well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. e0248384
Author(s):  
Alexandra Masciantonio ◽  
David Bourguignon ◽  
Pierre Bouchat ◽  
Manon Balty ◽  
Bernard Rimé
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Negative Affect ◽  
Social Comparison ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Social Network Sites ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Upward Social Comparison

Prior studies indicated that actively using social network sites (SNSs) is positively associated with well-being by enhancing social support and feelings of connectedness. Conversely, passively using SNSs is negatively associated with well-being by fostering upward social comparison and envy. However, the majority of these studies has focused on Facebook. The present research examined the relationships between well-being—satisfaction with life, negative affect, positive affect—and using actively or passively various SNSs—Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok—during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, two mediators were tested: social support and upward social comparison. One thousand four persons completed an online survey during the quarantine measures; the analyses employed structural equation modeling. Results showed that passive usage of Facebook is negatively related to well-being through upward social comparison, whereas active usage of Instagram is positively related to satisfaction with life and negative affect through social support. Furthermore, active usage of Twitter was positively related to satisfaction with life through social support; while passive usage was negatively related to upward social comparison, which, in turn, was associated with more negative affect. Finally, TikTok use was not associated with well-being. Results are discussed in line with SNSs’ architectures and users’ motivations. Future research is required to go beyond methodological and statistical limitations and allow generalization. This study concludes that SNSs must be differentiated to truly understand how they shape human interactions.

scholarly journals Students' Attitudes on Social Network Sites and their Actual Use for Career Management Competences and Professional Identity Development

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (05) ◽  
pp. 65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreja Istenic Starcic ◽  
Margaret Barrow ◽  
Matej Zajc ◽  
Maja Lebenicnik
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Identity Development ◽  
Professional Identity ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Social Network Sites ◽  
Career Management ◽  
Professional Identity Development ◽  
Self Presentation ◽  
Actual Use ◽  
Students Attitudes

Social network sites (SNSs) have become strategic networking tools for employment-related activities. They shape professional identity and influence professional and career practices, providing new paths for career, employment and recruitment processes. Students’ professional identity is influenced by their career management and work experience. There is a lack of research on the use of SNSs for students’ on-line career management competences. A survey was conducted to examine students’ attitudes regarding the use of SNSs for career management competences and professional identity development. The students’ attitudes manifested career control, networking for learning, career reflection, self-presentation and work exploration. These attitudes have been identified as predictors for students’ actual use of SNSs for career management and professional identity development. For the career competences the main influencing predictors were found to be students’ beliefs that SNSs support work exploration, processes of self-presentation and career control. For professional identity development, the main influencing predictors were students’ beliefs that SNSs support career control and students’ engagement in professional events through networking for learning. Findings could contribute to understanding and facilitation of the SNS-related career management competences.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Use of Social Network Sites, Online Social Support, and Well-Being

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 115-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonja Utz ◽  
Johannes Breuer
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Social Network Sites ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Online Social Support ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Using Data

Abstract. Existing work on the effects of social network sites (SNS) on well-being has often stressed that SNS can help people gain social support from their online networks, which positively affects their well-being. However, the majority of studies in this area have been cross-sectional in nature and/or relied on student samples. Using data from six waves of a longitudinal study with a representative sample of Dutch Internet users, we first examined whether users and nonusers of SNS differ in online social support and well-being (as indicated by life satisfaction and stress). In a second step, we investigated in more detail how SNS use – more specifically, asking for advice and the number of strong ties on these SNS – are related to online social support, stress, and satisfaction with life. Overall, our results provide no evidence for SNS use and online social support affecting either stress or life satisfaction. SNS users reported more online social support than nonusers did, but also higher levels of stress; the two groups did not differ in overall life satisfaction. With regard to the underlying processes, we found positive cross-sectional and longitudinal relationships between asking for advice on SNS and online social support, indicating that SNS can be an effective tool for receiving social support. However, online social support was not related to higher life satisfaction or reduced stress 6 months later; instead, it seems that SNS users with lower life satisfaction and/or higher stress seek more social support online by asking for advice on SNS.

scholarly journals Connected in the street: the relation between online social networks, self-esteem and satisfaction with life among individuals experiencing homelessness

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fran Calvo ◽  
Xavier Carbonell ◽  
Oriol Turró ◽  
Cristina Giralt
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Online Social Networks ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Social Network Sites ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Model ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Primary Groups

The universalisation of Social Networking Sites has prompted a debate about whether contact with relatives and friends online has a positive effect on psychological well-being, as it has on direct relationships with primary groups. The aim of this study is to analyze the use of social network sites in a sample of 164 individuals experiencing homelessness (IEH), and to establish the relationship between this usage and their levels of self-esteem and satisfaction with life, using a multiple linear regression model for each dependent variable. The main results show a high prevalence of Internet and social network sites usage amongst IEH, even slightly higher than in the population overall.The variables predicting a higher degree of well-being are related to the use of social network sites, especially keeping in touch with friends. The chronicity associated with length of time on the street is also a key factor. A debate exists regarding the benefits of social network sites on health, and the importance which education may have in improving access to specialized services. 

scholarly journals Don’t put all social network sites in one basket: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and their relations with well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandra Masciantonio ◽  
David Bourguignon ◽  
Pierre Bouchat ◽  
Manon Balty ◽  
Bernard Rimé
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Social Comparison ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Social Network Sites ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Upward Social Comparison

Prior studies indicated that actively using social network sites (SNSs) is positively associated with well-being by enhancing social support and feelings of connectedness. Conversely, passively using SNSs is negatively associated with well-being by fostering upward social comparison and envy. However, the majority of these studies has focused on Facebook. The present research examined the relationships between well-being and using actively or passively various SNSs (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok) during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, two mediators were tested: social support and upward social comparison. Eight hundred and twenty-three persons completed an online survey during the quarantine measures. Analyzes employed structural equation modeling. Results showed that passive usage of Facebook is negatively related to well-being through upward social comparison, whereas active usage of Instagram is positively related to satisfaction with life and negative affects through social support. However, TikTok use was not associated with well-being and the only significant relation for Twitter was between active usage and lower satisfaction with life. Results are discussed in line with SNSs’ architectures and user’s motivations. This study concludes that SNSs must be differentiated to truly understand how they shape human interactions.

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