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The Relationships Between Fear of Rejection, Perceived Social Support and Problematic Social Media Use

Klarenbeek, Marlin Joanne (2023) The Relationships Between Fear of Rejection, Perceived Social Support and Problematic Social Media Use.

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Abstract:The increasing concern over problematic social media use among university students prompted this study about the relationship between fear of rejection, problematic social media use (PSMU), and perceived social support among students. The study aims to understand these variables’ influence on PSMU to reduce its prevalence. The study involved 120 university students aged 18 to 25. The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) and the Rejection Sensitivity Questionnaire (RSQ), and the Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale (BSMAS) were used to measure perceived social support, fear of rejection and PSMU, respectively. Linear regression analyses were conducted to assess the relationships between the variables. A multiple linear regression analysis explored the mediating role of perceived social support on the relationship between PSMU and fear of rejection. The outcomes revealed a positive relationship between fear of rejection and PSMU (R² = .15, F(1,118) = 20.93, p < .001) and a significant negative relationship between fear of rejection and perceived social support (R² = .23, F(1,118) = 35.92, p < .001). The findings did not support a negative association between perceived social support and problematic social media use (PSMU) or a negative moderating effect of perceived social support on the relationship between fear of rejection and PSMU.
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/95350
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