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Investigation of the Relationship of Social Media Use, Self-control, and Well-being in Young Adults
Klein, Vanessa (2023) Investigation of the Relationship of Social Media Use, Self-control, and Well-being in Young Adults.
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| Abstract: | The pervasive presence of social media (SMU) has raised questions on its impact on well-being (WB) and self-control (SC). It is of question to what extent or how SMU contributes to the increase of mental health related struggles in young adults, considering the current popularity of social media platforms. It is of interest whether or to what extent SC can mediate the relationship of SMU on WB in young adults, as this demographic has one of the highest social media adoption rates. It was hypothesised that SMU is associated with lower WB; and that SC mediates the relationship between SMU and WB. In this cross-sectional survey study, 76 young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 participated by completing a set of self-report measures. The measures included the 14-item Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS) for WB, the 13-item Brief Self-Control Scale (BSCS) for SC, an adapted Social Media Disorder Scale (SMD) for SMU, as well as demographics. The participants were recruited through convenience sampling. The results showed a significant relationship between SMU and WB (p < .01). Concerning the second hypothesis, SC did not mediate the relationship between SMU and WB and the effect was statistically insignificant. The complex relationship between SMU and WB may be influenced by a myriad of other factors, such as loneliness, social support, personality traits, or other contextual factors. Experimental or longitudinal studies, complimented by objective measures to prevent response bias, are recommended for future investigation on the impact of SMU on WB. |
| 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/95398 |
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