scholarly journals The Predictive Utility of Reward-Based Motives Underlying Excessive and Problematic Social Networking Site Use

2021 ◽  
pp. 003329412110252
Author(s):  
Michael Wadsley ◽  
Judith Covey ◽  
Niklas Ihssen
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Impression Management ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Social Comparisons ◽  
Social Networking Site ◽  
Social Reward ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Predictive Utility ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Social Rewards

Compulsive seeking of reward is a hallmark feature of drug addiction, but the role of reward is less well understood in behavioural addictions. The present study investigated the predictive utility of ten reward-based motives, which we identified in the literature, in explaining excessive and problematic use of social networking sites (SNSs). These motives were examined in a cross-sectional survey of 411 young adults, revealing that prolonged use and excessive checking were predicted by distinctly different motives. More frequent checking of SNSs was most closely associated with motives related to obtaining social rewards (impression management/social comparisons/fear of missing out) and the desire to find/consume enjoyable content. In contrast, the amount of time an individual spends on SNSs was predicted by the desire to engage in negative social interactions or to fulfil personal needs (self-expression/documentation of life events). Problematic SNS use was best explained by the motivation to obtain social rewards and to a lesser extent by enjoyment and negative social potency (e.g., trolling) motives. Our results highlight the importance of social reward in explaining excessive and problematic SNS use, suggesting that a focus on reducing the desire to obtain social reward (e.g., through likes, social comparisons, continual connection) may be most beneficial in tackling problematic SNS behaviours.

scholarly journals The Impact of Social Networking Sites’ Usage on the Academic Performance of University Students of Lahore, Pakistan

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 267-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Waqas ◽  
Muhammad Afzal ◽  
Fakhar Zaman ◽  
Muhammad Sabir
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
University Students ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Young Generation ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

Social networking sites are more common to the young generation worldwide. Pakistan’s major population is comprised of young generation. Thus, usage of social networking sites has become the trend among the youth of Pakistan which has strong effect on the student’s performance and habits. Thus, this study aims to examine the impact of social network usage on the university student’s academic performance of Lahore, Pakistan. Cross sectional survey technique has used in the current study. The self-administered questionnaire distributed to the 260 students of four universities of Lahore through convenient random sampling. Descriptive analysis was used to analyze the data while Chi-square (X2) analysis has performed to test the research hypotheses. The findings of the current study show that the university students of Lahore, Pakistan are using different social networking sites which has negative effect on the student’s academic performance and habits. Int. J. Soc. Sc. Manage. Vol. 3, Issue-4: 267-276

scholarly journals Impact and Perception of Social Networking Sites on Academic Performance of Medical Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-124
Author(s):  
Hari Prasad Upadhyay ◽  
Prativa Sedain
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Social Networking Site ◽  
Structure Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
The Impact

Background: A social networking site is an online platform that allows users to create a public profile and interact with other users on the website. The emergence of Social Networking Sites has broadened the base of contact, interaction and communication among people living round the globe via internet. Millions of students are logging in to these social networking sites, everyday. That’s why many students have been blaming various social networking sites for their steady decrease in grade point averages and has affected their study time, poor grammar and wrong spellings when socializing on social media as well as diverting their attention from their studies. The objective of this research is to find the impact and perception of social networking sites on academic performance of medical students. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study design conducted among 230 Medical students of MBBS, BPH, Pharmacy and BN Nursing’s students. A well-structured questionnaire was prepared and which were distributed among students using probability sampling technique (random number table). Results: The response of 230 students was collected by using well structure questionnaire. The mean±SD of students age was 21.87±2.16 years. Majority of the students were in the age group 20-25 years. Majority of them were female by gender and Hindu by religion. They most commonly used social networking site was face book/messenger (48.7%) followed by YouTube (41.3%). The main aim of using these sites is to update with their family, friends and for entertainment. Nearly 60% students told that there are negative effects of using social networking sites. And only 15.6% students used these sites only for academic purpose. Conclusions: This study revealed that majority of the students used mobile phone as a device and Wi-Fi in their place of residence. The overall perception of students towards social networking sites is positive. Excessive use of these sites decreases their academic performance which conclude that there is Negative relationship between the use of social networking sites and academic performance which in turn negatively affect their academic results.

scholarly journals A Tale of Four Platforms: Motivations and Uses of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat Among College Students?

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 205630511769154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saleem Alhabash ◽  
Mengyan Ma
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Uses And Gratifications ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

The current research explores differences between Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat in terms of intensity of use, time spent daily on the platform, and use motivations. The study applies the uses and gratifications (U&G) approach to contrast the four platforms. A cross-sectional survey of college students ( N = 396) asked participants to indicate the intensity of using Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat as well as nine different use motivations. Findings show that participants spent the most time daily on Instagram, followed by Snapchat, Facebook, and Twitter, respectively. They also indicated the highest use intensity for Snapchat and Instagram (nearly equally), followed by Facebook and Twitter, respectively. With regard to use motivations, Snapchat takes the lead in five of the nine motivations. Findings are discussed in relation to the U&G approach and uniqueness of different social media and social networking sites (SNSs).

Understanding the Experience of Imaginary Audience in a Social Media Environment

2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 155-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Drew P. Cingel ◽  
Marina Krcmar
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Adolescent Development ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Developmental Theory ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Imaginary Audience ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Facebook Use

Adolescent use of social networking sites has grown quickly over the past decade. Despite this high level of use, less research has examined the interaction between adolescent development and use of social networking sites. Thus, the present study seeks to understand the relationship between adolescents’ Facebook use and their experience of a developmental construct, Imaginary Audience. Using survey data collected from 260 participants between the ages of 9 and 26, results suggested a positive relationship between Facebook use and Imaginary Audience ideation. Furthermore, to better understand this relationship, behavioral rehearsal was tested as a mediating variable. Results were supportive of this mediator. The present study was limited in two main ways: First, given the cross-sectional survey design, we were unable to make causal claims from our data. Second, the sample was predominantly homogenous in nature. Despite these limitations, however, the implications of these findings are twofold: First, this research indicates that Facebook use is related to characteristics of adolescent development. Future research should continue to examine this relationship pattern. Second, by connecting the study of media behaviors and developmental theory, we call attention to a timely and fruitful avenue for the interdisciplinary study of developmental phenomena and media.

Double-edged effects of role stress on self-disclosure on social networking sites

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (8) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Yang Pan ◽  
Zhichao Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Role Conflict ◽  
Impression Management ◽  
Stress Responses ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Role Ambiguity ◽  
Role Stress ◽  
Social Networking Site ◽  
Role Overload ◽  
Self Disclosure

As the number of users' social connections on social networking sites increases, different types of role stress may occur for these users. We conducted an empirical analysis of 312 WeChat Moments users, to obtain insight into how perceived role stress (role conflict, role overload, and role ambiguity) and different stress responses (impression management vs. social fatigue) influence online selfdisclosure behaviors. The results suggest that role overload and role ambiguity both had a suppressive effect on self-disclosure: Role ambiguity reduced social networking site users' need to maintain a personal network impression, whereas role overload increased their psychological fatigue in relation to interpersonal interactions. Further, although role conflict increased social fatigue, it also promoted the use of more impression management measures to promote self-disclosure. Theoretical and practical implications of the study are discussed.

scholarly journals Consumption of Social Media and Academic Performance: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Perception of Students in KP universities

2020 ◽  
Vol V (IV) ◽  
pp. 57-71
Author(s):  
Syed Inam Ur Rehman ◽  
Hafiz Safi Ullah ◽  
Adiba Akhtar
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Computer Mediated Communication ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Mediated Communication ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Global Village

In the world changing into a digital global village, social networking technology has played a vital role compare to other internet tools. This study conducted through a cross-sectional survey on the students' perceptions about their use of social networking sites and their influence on their academic performance. The researcher gathered data from the students of Gomal and Quratba University in D.I.Khan and used the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) (Pearson's correlation coefficient test) to analyze the data and infer findings and draw a conclusion. The study found that computer-mediated communication through social media sites, the GPA of male students is more affected than those of female students and H1 of the study accepted. And it is also found that H2 of the study that social media use in 2nd semester and their GPA of age group 20 and less than 25, that there is a significant relationship between the GPA and 2nd-semester use of SNS as indicated. This Null Hypothesis of the study was rejected.

Why people use social networking sites passively

2018 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
pp. 158-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xinhua Zhu ◽  
Zheshi Bao
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Impression Management ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Underlying Mechanism ◽  
Social Networking Site ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Privacy Concern ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Insight Into

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the underlying mechanism of how passive social networking site (SNS) use happens from aspects of impression management concern, privacy concern, and SNS fatigue, and then examine whether sense of membership can work as a moderator in this process. Design/methodology/approach The authors proposed a research model by integrating impression management concern, privacy concern, and SNS fatigue. A total of 301 valid online questionnaires were collected, and these data were assessed by PLS-SEM. Findings The results show that both impression management concern and privacy concern have direct and positive effects on passive SNS use, and meanwhile they can also indirectly and positively affect passive SNS use through SNS fatigue. Besides, the relationships between impression management concern and its outcomes (SNS fatigue and passive SNS use) can be moderated by sense of membership. Originality/value This research is novel in focusing on the formation of passive SNS use and providing new insight into some factors which can trigger users’ passive behaviors in SNS usage. The findings will contribute to SNS literature by offering a well proven conceptual model that facilitates the understanding of passive SNS use.

scholarly journals Impact of Social Media on Self-Esteem

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (23) ◽  
pp. 329 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muqaddas Jan ◽  
Sanobia Anwwer Soomro ◽  
Nawaz Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Social Comparisons ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Social Networking Site ◽  
The Self ◽  
Media Usage ◽  
The Relationship

Social media has gained immense popularity in the last decade and its power has left certain long-lasting effects on people. The upward comparisons made using social networking sites have caused people to have lower self-esteems. In order to test the hypothesis 150 students from institute of business management were surveyed through questionnaires and interviews. This research was limited to the students of IoBM and Facebook, being the most popular social networking site was used as the representative of social media. Correlation and regression model was applied to the data with the help of SPSS statistics to test the relationship between social media and self-esteem. The major findings suggest that approximately 88% people engage in making social comparisons on Facebook and out of the 88%, 98% of the comparisons are upward social comparisons. Further this research proves there that there is a strong relationship between social media and selfesteem. Increase in social media usage causes the self-esteem of individuals to decrease. One hour spent on Facebook daily results in a 5.574 decrease in the self-esteem score of an individual.

scholarly journals Rationale for “Liking” on Social Networking Sites

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 529-550 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amandeep Dhir ◽  
Ashraf Khalil ◽  
Puneet Kaur ◽  
Risto Rajala
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Presence ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Online Social Media ◽  
Game Mechanics

The “ like” feature is popularly utilized by online social media users for different reasons including socializing, giving feedback and giving or seeking attention as well as for pure affection. The “ like” function is a gamified element of social networking sites used billions of times per day. Despite its widespread use in the social media space, little is known about the different factors that influence Facebook users’ “ like” continuation intention or the game mechanics of “ like.” To address this relevant issue, a cross-sectional survey was administered with 728 adolescent Facebook users (12–18 years old). This study utilized the theory of planned behavior to investigate the role of attitude (hedonic motivation, reciprocal benefit, and social presence), subjective norms (primary influence and secondary influence), and perceived behavioral control (self-efficacy and habit) in influencing the continuation intention of “ like” as well as the influence of self-efficacy and habit on the game mechanics of “ like.” This investigation addresses the urgent need to understand better the postadoption issues as well as the intentions to use specific features of social media. The results suggest that social presence, primary and secondary influence, self-efficacy, and habit significantly predicted Facebook “ like” continuation intention. Furthermore, self-efficacy and habit significantly predicted the game mechanics of “ like.” Different theoretical and practical implications of the study are presented and discussed in light of prior information systems literature.

Association between Social Media Use for Health Purpose and Depressive Symptoms: A Cross-Sectional Survey (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hee Yun Lee ◽  
Yan Luo ◽  
Cho Rong Won ◽  
Jiyoung Lee ◽  
Jeongwon Baik
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Inverse Relationship ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Health Purpose

BACKGROUND The use of social media or social networking sites (SNS) is increasing across all age groups, and one of the primary motives of using SNS is to seek health-related information. Although previous research examining the effect of SNS use on depression exist, studies regarding the effect of SNS use for health purpose on depression is limited. OBJECTIVE Our study aims to explore the relationship between SNS use for health purpose and depression across the four age groups (18-34 years old, 35-49 years old, 50-64 years old, and above 65 years old). METHODS A sample of 6,789 adults aged 18 and older was extracted from a 2017 and 2018 Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS). Univariate and bivariate analyses to examine the association between each variable and four age groups were conducted. Multiple linear regression analyses to predict depression level among participants with use of SNS for health purpose were conducted. RESULTS SNS use for health purpose and depression were positively associated for three age groups but not for those 65 years or older (=0.13, P<0.05; =0.08, P<0.05; =0.09, P<0.05). Income and self-reported health status indicated an inverse relationship for all age groups. The relationship with marital status differed based on age group with 18 and 34 years old showing an inverse relationship (=-0.13, P<0.01) while 65 years or older showing a positive relationship (=0.06, P<0.05). Gender was positively associated among those in the 35-49 years old (=0.09, P<0.05) and 65 years or older (=0.07, P<0.05). Being Non-Hispanic White was positively associated with depression among 50-64 years old (=0.07, P<0.001) and 65 years or older (=0.08, P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS Age-tailored education on determining accurate and reliable information shared via SNS is needed to reduce depressive symptoms.

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