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The impact of Screen Time, Social Media Use and Extraversion on Life Satisfaction among University Students: An extended replication study

Pruski, S.M. von (2024) The impact of Screen Time, Social Media Use and Extraversion on Life Satisfaction among University Students: An extended replication study.

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Abstract:The study explores how screen time, social media use (active and passive) and extraversion impact life satisfaction. A convenience sample of 149 students aged 18 to 30 was recruited. A multiple linear regression analysis examined the independent effects of screen time, passive and active social media use on life satisfaction. The parallel mediation analysis investigated how extraversion affects life satisfaction via screen time, passive and active social media use. A moderation analysis examined the effect of total screen time on life satisfaction differing among students under the various levels of extraversion. This cross-sectional study collected data via Qualtrics XM and the University of Twente’s Test Subject Pool system, with analyses conducted in Rstudio (version 2023.03.1+446). As expected, a significant negative correlation was found between screen time and extraversion. As hypothesised, a significant positive correlation was found between extraversion and life satisfaction. Contrary to expectations, screen time and social media use did not significantly affect life satisfaction. No significant mediating and moderating effects were found. These findings suggest a need for further exploration of additional factors such as motivations and contexts of use.
Item Type:Essay (Bachelor)
Faculty:BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences
Subject:77 psychology
Programme:Psychology BSc (56604)
Link to this item:https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/100459
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