scholarly journals The Role of Oxytocin and Psychosocial Factors in Online Social Networking in Times of Emotional Distress

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Friberg
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Emotional Distress ◽  
Online Social Networking

scholarly journals Professionalism in Student Online Social Networking: The Role of Educators

2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Chester ◽  
M. Kienhuis ◽  
H. Pisani ◽  
L. Shahwan-Akl ◽  
K. White
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Online Social Networking

scholarly journals Roles of Psychosocial Factors on the Association Between Online Social Networking Use Intensity and Depressive Symptoms Among Adolescents: Prospective Cohort Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ji-Bin Li ◽  
Li-Fen Feng ◽  
Anise M S Wu ◽  
Jin-Chen Mai ◽  
Yu-Xia Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Effect Size ◽  
Mediation Effect ◽  
Online Social Networking ◽  
Friend Support ◽  
Adolescent Conflict ◽  
Suppression Effects

BACKGROUND The potential mechanisms underlying the association between online social networking use intensity and depressive symptoms are unclear and underresearched. OBJECTIVE We aimed to investigate the potential roles of interpersonal psychosocial factors on the association between online social networking use intensity and depressive symptoms among early adolescents. METHODS A total of 4237 adolescents from a 9-month longitudinal study were included. Score changes (indicated as △) for the social function use intensity (SFUI) and entertainment function use intensity (EFUI) subscales of the Online Social Networking Activity Intensity Scale and for friendship quality, perceived family support, perceived friend support, parent–adolescent conflict, social nonconfidence, and depressive symptoms were analyzed. The potential mediation effects of unfavorable psychosocial factors and suppression effects of favorable psychosocial factors on the association of △SFUI with △CES-D and the association of △EFUI with △CES-D were tested using hierarchical regression models. RESULTS The association between △SFUI and △CES-D was partially mediated by △mother–adolescent conflict (mediation effect size 5.11%, <i>P</i>=.02) and △social nonconfidence (mediation effect size 20.97%, <i>P</i>&lt;.001) but partially suppressed by △friendship quality, △perceived family support, and △perceived friend support, with suppression effects of –0.011 (<i>P</i>=.003), –0.009 (<i>P</i>=.003), and –0.022 (<i>P</i>&lt;.001), respectively. The association between △EFUI and △CES-D was partially mediated by △social nonconfidence (mediation effect size 30.65%, <i>P</i>&lt;.001) but partially suppressed by △perceived family support and △perceived friend support, with suppression effects of –0.036 (<i>P</i>&lt;.001) and –0.039 (<i>P</i>&lt;.001), respectively. CONCLUSIONS The association between online social networking use intensity and depressive symptoms was partially mediated through the indirect increase in social nonconfidence and mother–adolescent conflict; however, better perceived social support and friendship quality would partially compensate for the harmful impact of online social networking use intensity on depressive symptoms among early adolescents.

scholarly journals A Trigger or a Muffler? - Examining the Dynamics of Crosscutting Exposure and Political Expression in Online Social Media

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-27
Author(s):  
Soo Young Bae
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Online Social Networks ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Social Networking Site ◽  
Online Social Networking ◽  
Political Expression ◽  
Online Social Media ◽  
Candidate Support

This study explores the potential of online social media to serve as a sphere for political discourse and investigates the extent to which everyday uses of online social networking sites can expose citizens to politically diverse viewpoints.  In addition, this study asks whether such crosscutting exposure in online social networks will act as a trigger or a muffler for political expression – that is, whether exposure political difference will stimulate or discourage political discussions.  With analyses of a sample of online social networking site users in the context of the 2012 presidential election in South Korea, this study explicates the link between crosscutting exposure and citizens’ political expressions in social media.  Results reveal that contrary to the predictions in previous literature, exposure to politically incongruent viewpoints in online social networking sites does not seem to undermine users’ expressive behaviors but instead positively contribute to political expression.  In addition, this study shows the significant role of citizens’ perceptions of candidate support in their own networks, and illustrates that the dynamics of political expression differ significantly depending on the users’ age.

scholarly journals Roles of Psychosocial Factors on the Association Between Online Social Networking Use Intensity and Depressive Symptoms Among Adolescents: Prospective Cohort Study

10.2196/21316 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (9) ◽  
pp. e21316
Author(s):  
Ji-Bin Li ◽  
Li-Fen Feng ◽  
Anise M S Wu ◽  
Jin-Chen Mai ◽  
Yu-Xia Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Effect Size ◽  
Mediation Effect ◽  
Online Social Networking ◽  
Friend Support ◽  
Adolescent Conflict ◽  
Suppression Effects

Background The potential mechanisms underlying the association between online social networking use intensity and depressive symptoms are unclear and underresearched. Objective We aimed to investigate the potential roles of interpersonal psychosocial factors on the association between online social networking use intensity and depressive symptoms among early adolescents. Methods A total of 4237 adolescents from a 9-month longitudinal study were included. Score changes (indicated as △) for the social function use intensity (SFUI) and entertainment function use intensity (EFUI) subscales of the Online Social Networking Activity Intensity Scale and for friendship quality, perceived family support, perceived friend support, parent–adolescent conflict, social nonconfidence, and depressive symptoms were analyzed. The potential mediation effects of unfavorable psychosocial factors and suppression effects of favorable psychosocial factors on the association of △SFUI with △CES-D and the association of △EFUI with △CES-D were tested using hierarchical regression models. Results The association between △SFUI and △CES-D was partially mediated by △mother–adolescent conflict (mediation effect size 5.11%, P=.02) and △social nonconfidence (mediation effect size 20.97%, P<.001) but partially suppressed by △friendship quality, △perceived family support, and △perceived friend support, with suppression effects of –0.011 (P=.003), –0.009 (P=.003), and –0.022 (P<.001), respectively. The association between △EFUI and △CES-D was partially mediated by △social nonconfidence (mediation effect size 30.65%, P<.001) but partially suppressed by △perceived family support and △perceived friend support, with suppression effects of –0.036 (P<.001) and –0.039 (P<.001), respectively. Conclusions The association between online social networking use intensity and depressive symptoms was partially mediated through the indirect increase in social nonconfidence and mother–adolescent conflict; however, better perceived social support and friendship quality would partially compensate for the harmful impact of online social networking use intensity on depressive symptoms among early adolescents.

The Role of Online Social Networking in the Recruitment Context

2015 ◽  
pp. 236-252
Author(s):  
Vanessa Ratten
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Online Social Networks ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Online Social Networking ◽  
Ethical Orientation ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Privacy Concerns

The usage of online social networking has increased as more people use digital technology to access and store information. In this chapter, the way recruiting services are being used by online social networks is discussed. This chapter utilizes the theoretical framework of social cognitive theory to understand the factors affecting intentions to adopt online social networking recruiting services. The chapter discusses the role of online behavioral advertising, ethical orientation, social influencers and online privacy concerns to see who they affect behavioral intentions. The results of the study reported in the chapter extend current understanding about online recruitment to see how social networks are an important part of the adoption process. The chapter provides practical and managerial insights into the role of online social networking in the recruitment context.

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