Contributions of Social Comparison and Self-Objectification in Mediating Associations Between Facebook Use and Emergent Adults' Psychological Well-Being

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 172-179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily Hanna ◽  
L. Monique Ward ◽  
Rita C. Seabrook ◽  
Morgan Jerald ◽  
Lauren Reed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Comparison ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Facebook Use ◽  
Emergent Adults ◽  
Self Objectification

scholarly journals Negative influences of Facebook use through the lens of network analysis

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lien Faelens ◽  
Kristof Hoorelbeke ◽  
Eiko I Fried ◽  
Rudi de Raedt ◽  
Ernst H. W. Koster
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Network Analysis ◽  
Social Comparison ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Central Position ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Facebook Use

Various recent studies suggest a negative association between Facebook use and mental health. Yet, empirical evidence for this association is mixed, raising the question under which conditions Facebook use is related to negative outcomes, such as decreased well-being. Our study addresses this question by investigating the relationship between Facebook use, rumination, depressive, anxiety-, and stress-related symptoms, taking into account potential key variables such as social comparison, contingent self-esteem, and global self-esteem. In a first study, we explored the unique relations between these constructs using state-of-the-art network analysis. Subsequently, we conducted a preregistered replication study. In both studies, social comparison and self-esteem held a central position in the network, connecting social media use with indicators of psychopathology. These findings highlight the prominent role of social comparison and self-esteem in the context of social media use and well-being. Longitudinal and experimental studies will be required to further investigate these relationships.

Psychological Well-being Among Social Network Users of King Saud University Students

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. S446-S446
Author(s):  
D. Alateeq ◽  
A. Alhadi ◽  
F. AlAteeq ◽  
A. Alsubie ◽  
D. AlEesa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
University Students ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
King Saud University ◽  
Bridging Social Capital ◽  
Facebook Use

IntroductionSocial networks allow individuals to express themselves, and establish or maintain connections with others. Using social networks like Facebook may be associated with a sense of self-worth and may play an important role in psychological development of university students who are in emerging adulthood phase.Objective(1)Assess the psychological well-being of Saudi university students using social networks (Facebook).(2)Explore whether the relationship between Facebook use and bridging social capital is different for individuals with varying degrees of self-esteem and satisfaction with life.AimTo study the psychological well-being of Saudi university students using social networks (Facebook).MethodAn electronic survey was published in the community site for all students of King Saud University. in addition to the demographic information, the survey evaluates Facebook use intensity, bridging social capital and psychological well-being: self-esteem and satisfaction with life.ResultsA total of 1005 students completed the survey, of which 50.5% were female. Majority of them were members in Facebook (92.1%).ConclusionsResults showed no significant correlation between the use of Facebook and psychological well-being. It could be due to the fundamental difference between Arabs and other cultures or due to the use of other social networks. There was a positive relationship between bridging social capital and psychological well-being with being in preparatory year, which is most likely because advanced years has more workload preventing students from participating in King Saud University community. A longitudinal study over a series of years and addressing other popular social networks would be the next step.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals The interplay between Facebook use, social comparison, envy, and depression

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helmut Appel ◽  
Alexander L. Gerlach ◽  
Jan Crusius
Keyword(s):  
Social Comparison ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Affective Outcomes ◽  
Facebook Use ◽  
Fertile Ground ◽  
Process Studies

In their Facebook profiles, users communicate abundant social comparison information conveying mainly positive self-portrayals. Thereby, social networking sites like Facebook pro-vide a fertile ground for envy. This has been proposed as a mechanism for the potential negative effects of Facebook use on well-being and depression. This article reviews research on this process. Studies show that (especially passive) Facebook use indeed predicts different measures of social comparison as well as envy. In several studies social comparison or envy mediate a positive association between Facebook use and undesirable affective outcomes such as depression. However, causal relationships have not yet been sufficiently established. Methodological and conceptual variety across studies limits their comparability, but reveals viable ideas for future research.

scholarly journals Exploring the Role of Social Media Use Motives, Psychological Well-Being, Self-Esteem, and Affect in Problematic Social Media Use

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruno Schivinski ◽  
Magdalena Brzozowska-Woś ◽  
Ellena Stansbury ◽  
Jason Satel ◽  
Christian Montag ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Negative Affect ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Facebook Use ◽  
Problematic Social Media Use

Given recent advances in technology, connectivity, and the popularity of social media platforms, recent literature has devoted great attention to problematic Facebook use. However, exploring the potential predictors of problematic social media use beyond Facebook use has become paramount given the increasing popularity of multiple alternative platforms. In this study, a sample of 584 social media users (Mage = 32.28 years; 67.81% female) was recruited to complete an online survey assessing sociodemographic characteristics, patterns, and preferences of social media use, problematic social media use (PSMU), social media use motives, psychological well-being, self-esteem, and positive and negative affect. Results indicated that 6.68% (n = 39) of all respondents could be potentially classed as problematic users. Moreover, further analysis indicated that intrapersonal motive (β = 0.38), negative affect (β = 0.22), daily social media use (β = 0.18), surveillance motive (β = 0.12), and positive affect (β = −0.09) each predicted PSMU. These variables accounted for about 37% of the total variance in PSMU, with intrapersonal motive driving the greatest predictive contribution, over and above the effects of patterns of social media use and sociodemographic variables. These findings contribute to the increasing literature on PSMU. The results of this study are discussed in light of the existing literature on PSMU.

Living status and psychological well-being: Social comparison as a moderator in later life

2008 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 654-661 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheung-Tak Cheng ◽  
Helene H. Fung ◽  
Alfred C.M. Chan
Keyword(s):  
Social Comparison ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being

Facebook, Social Comparison, and Subjective Well-Being

2021 ◽  
pp. 1201-1217
Author(s):  
Jessica J. Joseph
Keyword(s):  
Social Comparison ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Facebook Use ◽  
Research And Education ◽  
Upward Social Comparison

Facebook use has implications for subjective well-being. Previous research has revealed that passive Facebook use is typically related to deficits in subjective well-being, which is thought to be linked through upward social comparison. In contrast, active Facebook use is typically related to enhancements in subjective well-being. The main objective of the present study was to synthesize findings related to Facebook use and subjective well-being and to expand by proposing and testing whether the benefits associated with active Facebook use compensate for the negative effects associated with passive use. The second objective was to discuss policy and research directions. A total of 310 undergraduate students completed an online survey with questions regarding Facebook use, social comparison, and subjective well-being. Bootstrapping analyses revealed that active Facebook use did not buffer the negative effects for subjective well-being that occur during passive Facebook use. Recommendations for future research and education programs are discussed.

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