Who Benefits Most From Using Social Media, The Socially Rich or The Socially Poor?
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Potential harmful effects of social media use on well-being have received ample attention in the public and scientific debate. Recent research suggests, however, that some individuals benefit from using social media. This article therefore questions: Who are likely to benefit most from social media, the socially rich (e.g., extraverted or socially supported individuals) or the socially poor (e.g., anxious or lonely individuals)? Existing empirical studies were suboptimally designed to address this question. To better understand the complex interplay between individuals’ social media use and psychosocial functioning, we introduce new research questions that are linked with appropriate state-of-the-art research methods.
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2021 ◽
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2018 ◽
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