scholarly journals A Study on the Relationship between Social Media Addiction and Self-Regulation Processes among University Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 96-109
Author(s):  
Ümit SAHRANÇ ◽  
Esin DUÇ URHUN
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
University Students ◽  
Regression Model ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
Social Media Addiction ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
Working Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Age Range

In this research, the relationships between social media addiction (SMA) and self-regulation levels among university students were investigated. A sample of 329 (234 women, 95 men) university students with the age range 18-29 were selected. SMA and self-regulation scales were administered to the sample. The multiple regression analysis revealed that SMA was predicted by self-monitoring; self-evaluation and self-reinforcement did not predict SMA. The regression model accounted for 17% of the variance in SMA, while self-regulation predicted the SMA levels and the regression model accounted for 7% of the variance in SMA. Independent sample t test demonstrated that there were no gender differences between the means of SMA and self-regulation. But, there was a significant difference between the means of SMA of working students and non-working students, non-working students SMA mean scores were higher.

scholarly journals Self-Control, Self-Management and Entrepreneurship in Brazilian Creative Industries

2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (63) ◽  
pp. 25-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro F. Bendassolli ◽  
Jairo Eduardo Borges-Andrade ◽  
Sonia Maria Guedes Gondim
Keyword(s):  
Cross Validation ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Creative Industries ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Three Factor

Abstract Creative entrepreneurship has gained ground in recent years with the advent of creative industries. The capabilitiesto set targets and individually self-regulate have been indicated as predictors of entrepreneurship. This study aims to identify validity characteristics of a self-regulation scale and to test if score differences are related to whether or not one is an entrepreneur, personalcharacteristics, or the activity sector. A total of 596 professionals from creative industries in Brazil participated in this study. The self-control and self-management scale (SCMS) has been applied; it has been translated and adapted to Portuguese. Cross-validation analysis has been done. The results support the three-factor structure of the scale. Entrepreneurs tended to indicate higher means in the self-evaluation factor than non-entrepreneurs. Activity sector, gender and schooling demonstrated a significant difference in the self-monitoring factor.

scholarly journals Investigation of the Relationship between Free Time Management, Social Media Addiction and Life Satisfaction of University Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic Process

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 85
Author(s):  
Recep Cengiz ◽  
Batuhan Er
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Multivariate Analysis ◽  
University Students ◽  
Analysis Of Variance ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Free Time ◽  
Social Media Addiction ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between university students free time management, social media addiction and life satisfaction during the COVID-19 pandemic.The sample group of the study consists of 114 female and 291 male university students. Free Time Management Scale, Social Media Addiction Scale and Life Satisfaction Scale were used as data collection instruments in the research. SPSS 25 package program was used in the analysis of the data; In their statistical representations, arithmetic mean, standard deviation and frequency values are presented. For analysis to the data set; T-Test for Independent Samples, Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA), One Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Pearson Correlation Test were applied.When the T-Test results for Independent Samples are examined; In terms of gender variable, a significant difference was found in favor of women in the “goal setting and method” sub-dimension of the Free Time Management Scale. When the results of Multivariate Analysis of Variance MANOVA test were examined; In terms of daily social media usage times, a significant difference was found in the sub-dimensions of preoccupation, mood regulation, repetition and conflict of the Social Media Addiction Scale.As a result, it is seen that there is a relationship between university student participants’ free time management and social media addiction. However, no relationship was found between life satisfaction and social media addiction. While a low negative correlation was found between the total score of life satisfaction and the free time management programming sub-dimension, no correlation was found between the sub-dimensions of goal determination and method, assessment and free time attitude.

scholarly journals Prediction of the time spent on Instagram by social media addiction and life satisfaction

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 208-219
Author(s):  
Ferahim Yesilyurt ◽  
Nihan Solpuk Turhan
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
University Students ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Correlation Model ◽  
Social Media Addiction ◽  
Quantitative Research Method

There are many different debates regarding the time spent on Instagram by social media addiction and life satisfaction. In consequence, in this research, it is aimed to reveal the variables that predict the time spent on Instagram by university students. The research is done in accordance with the causal and correlation model by using a quantitative research method. The results of the research are predicted by the time spent on Instagram, gender, age and social media addiction. Time spent on Instagram differentiates in accordance with the level of social media addiction (Sig = 0.00, p < 0.05) but does not differentiate by life satisfaction (Sig = 0.06, p > 0.05). As social media addiction increases, life satisfaction decreases  (r = −0.19). Women spent 0.42 times more time, and the women at the age of 21–22 years spent 0.38 times more time on Instagram. Keywords: Instagram, life satisfaction, social media, addiction.

The relationship between physical activity attitude and life satisfaction: A sample of university students in Turkey

Work ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Cihan Ayhan ◽  
Özkan Işik ◽  
Zülbiye Kaçay
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Correlation Analysis ◽  
University Students ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Outcome Expectation ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Relationship

BACKGROUND: Physical activity is very important for a healthy life in the human existence, and regular physical activity and high attitudes towards physical activity can contribute to higher levels of life satisfaction of individuals. OBJECTIVE: This study was aimed to investigate the relationship between university students’ attitudes towards physical activity and their life satisfaction levels. METHODS: In the study, the Cognitive Behavioral Physical Activity Questionnaire was used to measure the participants’ attitudes towards physical activity. In order to measure the participants’ life satisfaction levels, The Satisfaction with Life Scale was used. Descriptive statistics, independent sample t-test, One-way ANOVA, Pearson correlation analysis, and regression analysis were used in the analysis of the obtained data. RESULTS: According to gender, it was determined that there was a statistically significant difference both in the result expectation and self-regulation sub-dimensions of physical activity attitude and the total score of physical activity attitude. When the correlation analysis results were analyzed, the statistically significant positive relationship between life satisfaction and outcome expectation, self-regulation sub-dimensions of physical activity attitude, and the total score of physical activity attitude was determined. Also, it was found that the attitude towards physical activity explained approximately 6%of life satisfaction. CONCLUSIONS: It was determined that as the attitudes of the participants towards physical activity increased, their life satisfaction increased.

scholarly journals Investigation of Affinity towards Social Media and Expectations for Success of University Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 73
Author(s):  
Nilay Çelik Ercoşkun ◽  
Ceyhun Ozan ◽  
Remzi Y. Kıncal
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
University Students ◽  
First Grade ◽  
General Point ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Science And Theology ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Faculties Of Education ◽  
Senior Students

The aim of this study is to investigate university students’ affinity towards social media and expectations for success. This research is a descriptive study of general survey. Universe of the study includes first grade students from the faculties of Education, which training teachers, Literature, Science and Theology, where the students receive the pedagogical formation program. Criteria sampling method, one of the purpose sampling methods, was used in the research and 1450 students were included in freshman and senior students studying at these faculties making the sample of the research. It is seen when the study results are considered that university students’ affinity in social media differ significantly in terms of gender, faculty, use of social media, and frequency of using social media while there is no significant difference between class grade and general point average. While university students’ expectations for success were significantly different according to the variables of gender and general point average; faculty, class grade, use of social media and frequency of using social media did not differ significantly. It was found in the study that there is no significant relationship between university students’ affinity towards social media and expectations for success.

scholarly journals Students’ Task Understanding during Engineering Problem Solving in an Introductory Thermodynamics Course

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Oenardi Lawanto ◽  
Angela Minichiello ◽  
Jacek Uziak ◽  
Andreas Febrian
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Engineering Problem ◽  
Prior Learning ◽  
Self Regulated Learning ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Task Interpretation

Understanding problems or tasks is a critical step in any problem-solving activity and the heart of self-regulated learning. When encountering a problem, students draw upon information available in the environment, along with knowledge, concepts, and perceptions derived from prior learning experiences, to interpret the demands of the task. Interpretation of tasks is, therefore, a key determinant of the goals set while learning, strategies selected to achieve those goals, and the criteria used to self-assess and evaluate outcomes. The purpose of this study is to better understand engineering students’ self-regulation in task interpretation processes while engaged in problem solving in an introductory engineering thermodynamics course. Two research questions guided the study: (1) What are the gaps, if any, between the instructor’s and students’ interpretation (explicit and implicit task features) of a problem-solving task?; and (2) How do students’ task interpretation (explicit and implicit) change after engaging in self-evaluation of their problem-solving processes? One hundred twelve (112) second year engineering undergraduates voluntarily participated in the study. Analysis of the data collected revealed a significant difference between the instructor’s and students’ task interpretation of the assigned problems. Furthermore, the analysis showed that students’ had a higher ability to identify the explicit parts of problem tasks than implicit ones. Students were able to grasp 63 to 77 percent and 39 to 49 percent, respectively, of the explicit and implicit information that was presented to them while engaged in problem-solving activities.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Leisure Satisfaction and Social Media Addictions of Individuals at University

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 507
Author(s):  
Yesim Avunduk
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
University Students ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Leisure Satisfaction ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Social Media Addiction ◽  
Pearson Correlation Test ◽  
The Relationship

This study aimed to determine the relationship between leisure satisfaction and social media addiction of university students. The study group of the research was formed by the voluntary participation of 193 students (133 male and 60 female), studying at the School of Physical Education and Sports of Istanbul Gelişim University. In addition to the personal information form, the “Leisure Satisfaction Scale (LSS)” developed by Beard and Raghep (1980) and adapted into Turkish by Gökçe and Orhan (2011), and the “Social Media Addiction Scale (SMAS)” developed by Bakır Ayğar and Uzun (2018) were used as data collection tools. After the data showed normal distribution in the Kolmogrov-Smirnov normality test, t-test, ANOVA and Pearson Correlation test were used in the analysis. The level of significance in the study was set at 0.05. In the research findings; gender and age groups of individuals affect their leisure time satisfaction levels; It has also been found that age groups affect social media addiction. As a result, it was determined that leisure satisfaction levels and social media addiction changed according to various variables of university students, and a negative significant relationship was found between leisure satisfaction and social media addiction.

scholarly journals Gaming and Social Media Addiction in University Students: Sex Differences, Suitability of Symptoms, and Association With Psychosocial Difficulties

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonas Burén ◽  
Sissela B. Nutley ◽  
David Sandberg ◽  
Johanna Ström Wiman ◽  
Lisa B. Thorell
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Sex Differences ◽  
University Students ◽  
Digital Media ◽  
Internet Gaming Disorder ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Psychosomatic Symptoms ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Psychosocial Difficulties ◽  
Symptom Criteria

Background: Previous research has shown that addictions to digital media can have negative impact on psychosocial health. Although Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) has received most scholarly recognition, the potential negative consequences of Social Media Disorder (SMD) have also been found. However, few studies have assessed the symptoms of these two digital media addictions in the same way, making comparisons difficult. The present study aims to fill this gap by investigating differences and similarities regarding how common the symptoms are, sex differences, the suitability of the symptoms, and their association with psychosocial difficulties.Method: A total of 688 university students (63.2% women, Mean age = 25.98) completed a questionnaire measuring symptoms of IGD and SMD, as well as psychosocial difficulties (i.e., psychosomatic symptoms, low self-concept, and social problems).Results: Results showed that 1.2% of the men and 0.9% of the women met the symptom criteria for IGD (non-significant difference), whereas 3.2% men and 2.8% women met the symptom criteria for SMD (non-significant difference). Dimensional analyses indicated that men had higher IGD scores compared to women, whereas the opposite was found for SMD. Symptoms of heavy involvement in digital media (i.e., Preoccupation, Tolerance, Withdrawal, Unsuccessful attempts to control, and Escape) had high sensitivity, but low positive predictive value (PPV). However, symptoms associated with negative consequences of digital media use (i.e., Loss of interest, Continued excessive use, Deception, and Jeopardizing career/relationships) had low sensitivity, but high PPV. These symptom patterns were similar for IGD and SMD. Meeting the criteria for IGD or SMD as well as being at risk of these disorders were significantly associated with psychosocial difficulties. Symptoms of SMD generally had stronger associations with psychosomatic symptoms compared to symptoms of IGD.Conclusions: We conclude that heavy involvement in digital media seems common among individuals with IGD or SMD, but also among those not meeting the symptom criteria, whereas negative consequences are less common but highly predictive of digital media addictions once present. Further attention to SMD is warranted, as it seems more common than IGD and also seems to be equally or more strongly associated with psychosocial difficulties.

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