University of Twente Student Theses
The Effect of Neuroticism on the Relationship Between Screen Time and Social Connectedness in Students Enrolled in Tertiary Education
Asselt, Leonie van (2024) The Effect of Neuroticism on the Relationship Between Screen Time and Social Connectedness in Students Enrolled in Tertiary Education.
|
PDF
897kB |
| Abstract: | Previous research has explored the effects of screen time and the importance of social connectedness in academics, as well as the general trait of neuroticism. However, little is known about how high levels of neuroticism might affect the relation between screen time and social connectedness. This is especially relevant as individuals high in neuroticism tend to be higher in social anxiety and shyness than the average person which might influence the levels of social connectedness, as well as the tendency of high neuroticism increasing sensitivity to external stressors, such as screen time. The aim of this study was to examine the moderating role of neuroticism on the relationship between screen time and social connectedness among students in tertiary education. Data were collected through an online questionnaire on Qualtrics, using validated scales to measure screen time, social connectedness, and neuroticism. The results indicate that individuals high in neuroticism generally have lower social connectedness, and that individuals with higher levels of screen time also tend to have lower levels of social connectedness, and both these results turned out statistically significant. However, neuroticism was found to not play a moderating role in this relationship. These findings help to narrow the gap in the ongoing research about the impacts of screen time on social connectedness. Future research should explore other potential variables, such as the type of screen time activity or other personality traits. Limitations of the present study include the reliance on self-report measures, which may affect the generalizability and accuracy of the findings. |
| 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/99976 |
| Export this item as: | BibTeX EndNote HTML Citation Reference Manager |
Show download statistics for this publication
Show download statistics for this publicationRepository Staff Only: item control page