Angel Grace Fio Bingcang
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Krishanne Mae F. Fallar
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Patricia Joy A. Cequiña
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Hilfred Dan U. Dela Torre
Introduction: Social media or social networking sites have been widely used to get connected with family and friends and stay up-to date with the recent news, research, and many more. The effect, however, created an impact whether it brings positive or negative result to the end users. This study was conducted to determine the relationship of social media exposure to the contingencies of self-worth and happiness of Generations X and Y nurses.
Methods: The researchers used a descriptive correlational design. A modified version of Crocker’s Contingencies of Self-worth Scale, Oxford Scale of Happiness and a self-constructed social media exposure questionnaire were used to measure the variables being studied. Data from 125 respondents comprising of both generation X and Y respondents were analyzed and interpreted using mean, standard deviation, Kruskal Wallis test, and Pearson correlation.
Results: Results showed that Facebook was commonly used by the respondents followed by Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat, respectively. Facebook was used for an average of at least one to three hours. Contingencies of self-worth and happiness were both high. Those belonging to low income class have a significantly lower level of happiness.
Discussion: The results showed that there is no significant relationship between social media exposure of Generation X and Y nurses and contingencies of self-worth and happiness. Those belonging to the Generation X are happier than Generation Y regardless of their age and gender. Further, happiness is affected by economic status. It is recommended that future studies be done utilizing wide variety of samples in a larger population.
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