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Exploring the Relationship between Smartphone-based Social Media Time and State Self-Esteem in University Students: An Experience Sampling Study
Böcher, N. (2023) Exploring the Relationship between Smartphone-based Social Media Time and State Self-Esteem in University Students: An Experience Sampling Study.
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| Abstract: | Background: Although previous studies have investigated the association between social media use and self-esteem, there is limited research concerning daily fluctuations in self-esteem in relation to time spent on social media. This study aimed to investigate the association between daily smartphone screen-time on social media and state self-esteem over time in university students. Further, gender was included as a potential moderating effect in this relationship. Methods: Experience Sampling Methodology was used to assess the association between smartphone-based time spent on social media and state self-esteem among university students over 15 consecutive days (N = 38, MAge = 22.9, 57.9% women, 100 % German). State self-esteem was measured using a set of 5 items adapted from the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, while social media use was evaluated with 2 formulated questions addressing both duration of social media usage and social media platforms used. For visualisation, the Estimated Marginal Means were retrieved. To analyse the data, Linear Mixed Models were conducted alongside a moderation analysis. Results: Smartphone screen-time on social media and state self-esteem in university students were not associated over time. Additionally, no significant influence of gender in this association was found (p = .333). Conclusion: The study’s findings highlighted the importance of considering diverse features and activities offered by social media platforms in relation to fluctuations in self-esteem. Further, individual differences and susceptibilities might play an important role when investigating the relationship between smartphone screen-time on social media and state self-esteem. |
| 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/95286 |
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