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Investigating the association between incidental news exposure on social media platforms and emotional well-being moderated by perceived self-efficacy
Vaitkus, Nedas (2022) Investigating the association between incidental news exposure on social media platforms and emotional well-being moderated by perceived self-efficacy.
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| Abstract: | Accidentally stumbling upon the news on social media platforms has become a prevalent phenomenon, resulting in various degrees of incidental news exposure among users. However, it is well established that the majority of current news contains negative information and sensationalism, which hold the potential to influence one’s well-being negatively. Hence, this study aims to examine the relationship between incidental news exposure and emotional well-being. Additionally, since not all individuals appear to be affected in the same way, the second purpose is to investigate the potential moderator role of perceived self-efficacy. Three hundred and twenty-six respondents were recruited using the convenience sample method who completed an online survey, including scales measuring incidental news exposure on social media platforms, emotional well-being, and perceived self-efficacy. The Pearson correlation showed no association between how often an individual is incidentally exposed to news and emotional well-being. Moreover, the moderation analysis revealed that perceived self-efficacy was a non-significant moderator of that association. This study demonstrated that incidental news exposure is not correlated with deteriorated levels of emotional well-being, nor it is moderated by perceived self-efficacy; however, more research is needed to support the findings. Keywords: incidental news exposure, negative news, emotional well-being, perceived self-efficacy |
| 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/91203 |
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