Social Media Fatigue Research Articles

The Role of ICT in Maintaining Social Cohesion: Understanding the Potential of Digital Initiatives for Social Networks in Rural Areas☆

AbstractDigital initiatives may have helped to maintain active social networks during restrictive, social distancing measures of the COVID‐19 pandemic. To examine how and under which circumstances digital initiatives can contribute to social cohesion, semistructured interviews with 35 stakeholders of local communities and clubs were conducted. The thematic analysis of the transcribed interviews identified four main themes, characterizing conditions under which digital initiatives successfully contributed to social cohesion. First, preexisting digital routines need to be considered. Information and communications technology (ICT) routines, even if limited, need to be extended for digital initiatives to be successfully integrated into communities. Second, acquiring ICT skills are not a technical but a social problem. Members with limited prior knowledge relied heavily on strong ties to improve their ICT skills to become part of digital networks. Third, social media fatigue is particularly prevalent in those with limited prior ICT experience. Importantly, individual withdrawal from digital networks, resulting from SMF, had a knock‐on effect on others. Finally, communities that were not engaging with ICT dissipated. As such, ICT may contribute to social capital by maintaining social engagement in social networks, particularly if providing additional benefits to the community.

Too much social media? Unveiling the effects of determinants in social media fatigue.

With the boom in social media, many people spend a lot of time on these platforms. Among them, some developed negative emotions, such as fatigue, depression, or disinterest in communicating, and used social media temporarily or permanently. Therefore, this study aims to explore the antecedents of social media fatigue, including social media helpfulness, social media self-efficacy, online subjective well-being, social comparison, compulsive social media use, privacy concerns, fear of missing out, and information overload, and to further discuss the determinants of social media fatigue on social anxiety and lurking. An online questionnaire was distributed to social media users, and 659 valid samples were obtained with the help of a purposive sampling strategy. The data was analyzed by the partial least square (PLS) method. The study found that social media self-efficacy had a significant negative effect on social media fatigue; compulsive social media use, fear of missing out, and information overload had a significant positive effect on social media fatigue; and social media fatigue had a significant positive effect on social anxiety and lurking. The research results can be used as a reference for social media marketers and internet service providers in developing business strategies.

Antecedents and consequences of social media group users' fatigue: A mixed-methods study under educational context

Social media platforms have radically changed the education section in recent years. Along with benefits, the negative aspects of these tools have also begun to emerge and cannot be ignored. Based on the stress-strain–outcome model, this study examines the notion of fatigue in the context of teacher-parent social media groups through a mixed-methods approach. Among the three stressors (information overload, information irrelevance, and group member value unfit) that we identified in the qualitative content analysis, information overload, information irrelevance and group member value unfit were found significantly influence fatigue, which further leads to the user's intention to leave and mute the group in the quantitative study. By taking a negative approach, our study contributes to a better understanding of social media usage in the educational context. In addition to the theoretical contributions, the findings of the current study offer valuable practical insights for combating the social media fatigue phenomenon.

Manufacture of Intimacy and Boundary Reconstruction: Analysis of Social Fatigue Behavior among Z-Generation Users on Xiaohongshu

In a mediated society, Z-generation users tend to engage more in online socializing, giving rise to "companion socializing." This study focuses on Z-generation users on the Xiaohongshu platform, exploring the reasons for the formation of "companion socializing" from four dimensions: emotional, demand, technical, and media usage. The research finds that "finding companions" is highly popular among young Z-generation users, satisfying their emotional needs and boundary reconstruction, forming social belonging and resonance within circles, and to some extent alleviating social media fatigue emotions.

Dealing With Unnecessary: The Mediation Role of Social Overload on Fear of Missing Out and Social Media Fatigue

Dealing With Unnecessary: The Mediation Role of Social Overload on Fear of Missing Out and Social Media Fatigue

Are fatigued users fleeing social media? A three-level meta-analysis on the association between social media fatigue and social media use.

Are fatigued users fleeing social media? A three-level meta-analysis on the association between social media fatigue and social media use.

Unveiling the Dynamics: Exploring User Affective and Behavioral Responses to Social Media.

Social media has outperformed traditional media as a source of interpersonal and masspersonal communication tools. The extant literature offers valuable knowledge on the positive and (or) negative attributes of social media and their ultimate effects on users' affective and behavioral responses. However, it is unclear how the positive and negative attributes of social media affect users' responses simultaneously. Drawing on the newly proposed social media demands and resources (SMD-R) model, the present study examined the positive and negative attributes of social media on the affective outcomes of social media fatigue (hereafter SM fatigue) and SM engagement (hereafter SM engagement) and behavioral outcomes of users in a single integrated framework. Data were gathered from 235 social media users in the Republic of Korea (hereafter Korea) to test the proposed framework. Partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was conducted, and the results showed that SM demands positively related to SM fatigue and negatively related to SM engagement. SM resources positively related to SM engagement and did not affect SM fatigue. SM fatigue positively related to SM discontinuous intention and negatively related to SM loyalty. Finally, SM engagement positively related to SM loyalty and negatively related to SM discontinuous intention. These findings contribute to the social media literature by proposing and empirically testing the SMD-R model, which integrates SM demands, SM resources, and the affective and behavioral responses of users.

The effect of social media fatigue on compulsive buying

ABSTRACT Behavioural research regarding the dark side of social media warrants greater attention. Based on stress coping theory, this study explores the impact of social media fatigue on compulsive buying and, more specifically, examines the mediating role of loneliness and the moderating effect of social media self-efficacy on that relationship. Social media fatigue refers to users’ negative experiences when using social media. Compulsive buying is repetitive buying in response to adverse events. Self-reported questionnaires are used to collect data; the sample is mainly young people. The findings of utilising SPSS23.0 and Amos21.0 to analyse are that social media fatigue significantly impacts loneliness and compulsive buying. Loneliness positively affects compulsive buying and partially mediates the influence of social media fatigue on compulsive buying. Social media self-efficacy attenuates the effect of social media fatigue on loneliness. The study theoretically expands research on the impact of social media fatigue and refines research on the factors of problematic technology use in compulsive buying, thereby increasing knowledge of the dark side of social media; practically, it provides a new perspective for recognising and evaluating the negative behavioural consequences of social media fatigue, while also offering new insights for controlling compulsive buying in the social media environment.

How does stress experienced on instagram differ from threads? Comparing social media fatigue based on platform types

Social media fatigue in individuals has been recognized as a significant consequence and has attracted considerable attention in numerous studies. Prior research on social media fatigue has predominantly focused on investigating the direct relationship between stressors and fatigue. Nevertheless, there has been a conspicuous lack of discussion concerning the psychological variable contributing to fatigue. This study aims to address this gap by proposing that the time cost plays a crucial role in mediating the relationship between stressors and fatigue. Furthermore, we propose potential variables that could alleviate these sources of stress, thereby adopting a more comprehensive methodology compared to previous investigations on fatigue. Additionally, through a multi-group analysis based on types of social media (text-based vs. image-based), we explore the relationships between stressors, time cost, and fatigue. This approach is intended to supplement the literature on social media fatigue, confined mainly to analyzing a single platform. The empirical results validate the mediating role of time cost and demonstrate differences in stress perception between platforms. This study expands upon the theoretical framework of social media fatigue and proposes customized strategies for social media types, enhancing academic and practical comprehension.

Exploring the drivers of social media fatigue on Egyptian Youth

Exploring the drivers of social media fatigue on Egyptian Youth

Neuroticism trait personality and social media fatigue in early adults

Social media is a means of digital-based self-exploration, and the formation of personality traits such as neuroticism. Excessive use of social media, based on a strong neuroticism trait, can cause individuals to experience social media fatigue. This study aims to determine the relationship between neuroticism trait personality and social media fatigue in early adulthood. The method used is a quantitative correlational design. The number of participants involved was 136 early adults using social media, obtained using an accidental sampling technique. The scale used in this research is big five inventory (α=.890) to measure neuroticism trait personality and the social media fatigue scale (α=.934) to measure social media fatigue. The data analysis method uses the product moment correlation test from Karl Pearson. The results showed that there was a significant positive relationship between neuroticism trait personality and social media fatigue in early adulthood (r=.361 and sig.=.000). This indicates that the neuroticism personality trait is a factor that can cause social media fatigue in early adulthood. Training and forming a healthy personality by maintaining emotional stability can help the process of self-exploration in social media so that they can complete developmental tasks properly as early adults.

Brands as drivers of social media fatigue and its effects on users’ disengagement: the perspective of young consumers

PurposeSocial media has become an inescapable part of our lives. However, recent research suggests that excessive use of social media may lead to fatigue and users’ disengagement. This study aims to examine which brand-related factors contribute to social media fatigue (SMF) and its subsequent role on driving lurking behaviors, particularly among young consumers.Design/methodology/approachBased on survey data from 282 young users of social media, a holistic model of brand-related drivers and outcomes of SMF was tested, emphasizing the contribution of brands’ social media presence to users’ disengagement.FindingsResearch shows that branded content overload and irrelevance, as well as branded ads intrusiveness significantly impact SMF, which in turn plays a mediating role between brand-related drivers and lurking behaviors. The authors further conclude that the impact of SMF on lurking is stronger for users who follow a larger set of brands.Originality/valueThe study contributes to social media research by addressing its “dark side” and empirically validating the role of brands’ social media presence in developing young users’ fatigue and disengagement. The study further adds to the scant literature on SMF, which was mostly developed outside the branding field. Research also provides valuable insights to brands on how to improve their social media performance.

The Causes and Effects of Fear of Missing Out on Social Media

As the frequency of social media use increases, psychological problems such as social media misuse anxiety may arise. Perhaps many online users have experienced or are experiencing Fear of Missing Out (FoMO), so it is particularly important to explore the communication theories that underlie the operation of FoMO and its consequences from the users' perspective. After a general introduction to the origins of the term FoMO, Goffman's Theatre Theory, Self-Presentation Theory and Sociology's Social Comparison Theory are used to explain the reasons why mass social media users experience FoMO. Overall, this paper finds that social media users are interested in positive self-presentation on Internet platforms, people are always actively or passively exposed to massive amounts of information within limited energy and time, and Internet users are socially upgraded by the good life deliberately created by others in the social network, all of which may be facilitated to some extent by FoMO. At the same time, this paper also popularises the behaviour of social media fatigue caused by FoMO to show that FoMO is a staged process with antecedents and consequences.

"Left on read" examining social media users' lurking behavior: an integration of anxiety and social media fatigue.

With the widespread use of social media, the behavior and mindset of users have been transformed, leading to a gradual increase in lurking users, which can impede the sustainable development of social media platforms. In this study, we aim to investigate the impact of intrinsic and extrinsic motivational factors on social media users' anxiety, social media fatigue, and lurking behavior. For the confirmation of these phenomena and to validate the theories, a structural equation model was constructed based on the SSO (Stressor-Strain-Outcome) theoretical framework. The model was then tested and validated with data from 836 valid online surveys. These data were analyzed using SPSS 27.0 and AMOS 24.0 software. The results indicate that intrinsic motivations (such as social comparison and privacy concerns) and extrinsic motivations (including information overload, functional overload, and social overload) are positively associated with users' lurking behavior through the mediating effects of social media fatigue and anxiety. Additionally, for the mediator variables, social media fatigue was found to be positively associated with anxiety. These findings underscore the importance of social media platforms considering both intrinsic and extrinsic motivational factors to mitigate user anxiety and social media fatigue. By addressing these factors, platforms can foster user satisfaction and increase engagement, ultimately contributing to the sustainable development of social media platforms.

Navigating the digital divide: the impact of social media fatigue on work-life balance

In today's interconnected world, social media has transformed the way we communicate, share information, and interact with others. However, alongside the benefits of social media usage come challenges that can affect individuals' work-life balance. With the pervasive integration of social media into everyday life, individuals increasingly face challenges in managing their online presence alongside their professional and personal responsibilities. Social media fatigue, characterized by feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, and disengagement resulting from excessive use of social media, has emerged as a significant concern. Drawing upon existing literature and empirical studies, this article delves into the mechanisms through which social media fatigue influences work-life balance and provides insights into potential coping strategies. By critically analyzing the various dimensions of this phenomenon, this paper aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of the complexities involved and offers recommendations for individuals, organizations, and policymakers.

The Impact of Social Media Fatigue on Employee Silence Behavior: The Mediating Role of Knowledge Hiding and Information Avoidance Mechanisms

The Impact of Social Media Fatigue on Employee Silence Behavior: The Mediating Role of Knowledge Hiding and Information Avoidance Mechanisms

Examining social media fatigue and flow experience: a moderated mediation model of addiction and self-esteem

Examining social media fatigue and flow experience: a moderated mediation model of addiction and self-esteem

Information Overload as a Mediator in the Relationship Between Instagram’s Social Media Use Intensity and Social Media Fatigue in Emerging Adulthood

Information Overload as a Mediator in the Relationship Between Instagram’s Social Media Use Intensity and Social Media Fatigue in Emerging Adulthood

Mechanism study of social media overload on health self-efficacy and anxiety

Previous studies have found that people's excessive use of social media may have a negative impact on their crisis coping skills. This study focuses on the effects of social media overload (information overload, communication overload and social overload) on anxiety and health self-efficacy during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study used an online questionnaire and partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to obtain data (816 valid samples), analyze the data and validate the model. The findings revealed that social media overload (information overload, communication overload and social overload) triggers increased social media fatigue, which in turn leads to the development of anxiety and the consequence of diminished health self-efficacy; social media fatigue plays a partially mediating role between social media and health self-efficacy and a fully mediating role between communication overload and health self-efficacy. The results of this study can inform the development of crisis communication strategies during public health emergencies.

Conquering fear and embracing joy in shaping marketing strategy

This research investigates the complex relationship between Problematic Internet Use (PIU) and various psychological aspects, including Psychology and Mental Health (PMH), Fear of Missing Out (FOMO), and Social Media Fatigue (SMF). Furthermore, this study was designed to test various psychological conditions regarding the Desire to Disconnect (DD), which ultimately results in the Joy of Missing Out (JOMO). Through a structural equation model involving 310 college student respondents, this study found that PIU is associated with suffering in PMH, heightened FOMO, increased SMF, and that FOMO exacerbates SMF. Moreover, SMF drives DD, and ultimately, DD causes JOMO. In response to these findings, we argue that achieving a balance in marketing between FOMO-based online strategies and JOMO-based offline strategies needs to be a priority for sustainable brand marketing. Additionally, it is crucial to consider ethical issues in content moderation aligned with FOMO to safeguard consumers' psychological well-being.