Social Networking Addiction Research Articles

Associations between social network addiction, anxiety symptoms, and risk of metabolic syndrome in Peruvian adolescents-a cross-sectional study.

The link between physical and mental health and screen time in adolescents has been the subject of scientific scrutiny in recent years. However, there are few studies that have evaluated the association between social network addiction (SNA) and metabolic risk in this population. This study determined the association between SNA and anxiety symptoms with the risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in adolescents. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Peruvian adolescents aged 12 to 18 years, who completed a Social Network Addiction Questionnaire and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 2-item scale (GAD-2), between September and November 2022. A total of 903 participants were included in the study using a non-probability convenience sample. Sociodemographic and anthropometric data were also collected. Binary logistic regression was used to explore the association between SNA and anxiety symptoms with MetS in a cross-sectional analysis. Males were more likely to have MetS than females (OR = 1.133, p = 0.028). Participants who were 16 years of age or older and those with excess body weight were 2.166, p = 0.013 and 19.414, p < 0.001 times more likely to have MetS, respectively. Additionally, SNA (OR = 1.517, p = 0.016) and the presence of anxiety symptoms (OR = 2.596, p < 0.001) were associated with MetS. Our findings suggest associations between SNA, anxiety symptoms, and MetS among youth. However, more studies are needed to better understand this association and to deepen the possible clinical and public health implications.

Investigating the Relationship Between Problematic Social Media Use and Dark Personality Traits with the Mediating Role of Emotion Regulation Among Adult Instagram Users in Tehran

Objective: The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between problematic social media use and dark personality traits with the mediating role of emotion regulation among adult Instagram users in Tehran. Methods and Materials: The research method was descriptive-correlational and utilized a structural equation modeling approach. The population included all adult Instagram users (aged 18 to 80) in Tehran in the year 2022. The sample consisted of 306 individuals selected through convenience sampling. The questionnaires used in the study were the Mobile Social Networking Addiction Scale by Khajeh Ahmadi et al. (2016), the Dark Personality Traits by Jonason and Webster (2010), Emotion Regulation by Gratz and Roemer (2004), and Self-Compassion by Neff (2003). Data analysis was performed using Structural Equation Modeling and Amos.22 software. Findings: The results showed a significant positive relationship between problematic social media use and dark personality traits (p = .001, β = .523). There was a significant positive relationship between emotion regulation and dark personality traits (p = .001, β = .376). A significant positive relationship existed between problematic social media use and emotion regulation (p = .001, β = .602). Moreover, the indirect path coefficient between problematic social media use and dark personality traits was negative and significant (p = .001, β = -.275). The indirect path coefficient between problematic social media use and dark personality traits through emotion regulation was positive and significant (p = .001, β = .226). Emotion regulation significantly mediated the relationship between problematic social media use and dark personality traits in a positive manner. Conclusion: It can be concluded that emotion regulation is an important component in predicting problematic Instagram use.

The Social Networking Addiction Scale: Translation and Validation Study among Chinese College Students

The Social Networking Addiction Scale: Translation and Validation Study among Chinese College Students

Взаимосвязи проблемного пользования социальными сетями с прокрастинацией, академической мотивацией и самоконтролем в общении

The relationship between addiction to social networks and numerous manifestations of psychological ill-being prompted the introduction and study of the construct “problematic use of social networks,” which includes addiction to social networks (as a cause) and all sorts of problems associated with this addiction. The purpose of this study is to identify possible relationships between problematic use of social networks and procrastination, academic motivation and self-control in communication. The empirical basis of the study was the results of an online testing of 2364 respondents (average age M = 21.05, SD = 9.9), among them 1309 women (M = 19.7, SD = 7.1) and 1055 men (M = 21.7, SD = 12.3). The study used: a social network addiction questionnaire (authors V.P. Sheinov, A.S. Devitsyn), a short version of a smartphone addiction questionnaire (author V.P. Sheinov), a short version of the “Academic Motivation Scale” methodology (authors T O. Gordeeva, O. A. Sychev, E. N. Osin), “Procrastination Scale” by K. Lei, adapted by Ya.I. Varvaricheva, M. Snyder’s test “Self-control in communication”. This study established negative relationships between problematic use of social networks by women and men with cognitive motivation and achievement motivation and positive relationships with interjected and external motivation and smartphone addiction. Moreover, for men the relationship with cognitive motivation is linear, and for women it is nonlinear. A link was found between social media addiction and procrastination in women, but not in men. This contradicts a similar connection established by a number of foreign researchers in women and men. The connection with self-control in communication established in this study correlates with a similar result shown in foreign publications. The results presented in the article can be used in explanatory work among students, their parents, teachers, and psychologists of educational institutions about the dangers of dependence on social networks due to its direct connection with procrastination and decreased motivation to study.

Is Infodemic Associated with Social Network Addiction?

Bu araştırmanın amacı infodemi ve sosyal ağ bağımlılığı ilişkisini ortaya koymak, sosyal ağ bağımlılığının infodemiye etkisini tespit etmek ve sosyo-demografik değişkenlere göre infodemi ve sosyal ağ bağımlılığı açısından anlamlı bir fark olup olmadığını belirlemektir. Nicel araştırma yöntemi kullanılan çalışmada veri toplama aracı olarak “Sosyal Ağ Bağımlılığı Ölçeği” ile “Dijital Ortamda Sağlık Bilgisi Edinme ve Teyit Ölçeği” kullanılmıştır. Çalışma Kocaeli ilinde 18 yaş üstü 422 kişi örnekleminde gerçekleştirilmiştir. Katılımcılara çalışmanın amacı hakkında bilgi verilmiş ve katılımcıların sözlü rızaları alındıktan sonra toplanan verilerin analiz sürecinde tanımlayıcı istatistiki analizler, korelasyon, regresyon ve fark analizleri kullanılmıştır. Katılımcıların infodemi ortalaması 2,89 ve sosyal ağ bağımlılığı ortalaması 2,46’dır. İnfodemi ve sosyal ağ bağımlılığı arasında pozitif ve zayıf korelasyon vardır (r= 0,244; p&amp;lt;0,01). Sosyal ağ bağımlılığının infodemiye etkisi anlamlı ve pozitif yöndedir (F=26,569; p&amp;lt;0,05). Etkiyi gösteren modele ait ilişki katsayısı 0,244; açıklanan varyans ise toplam varyansın %5,9’unu oluşturmaktadır. İnfodemi düzeyi, sosyal ağları daha uzun süre kullananlarda, kadınlarda ve bekârlarda daha yüksektir. Sosyal ağ bağımlılığı düzeyi ise sosyal ağları günlük daha uzun süre kullananlarda, bekârlarda ve gençlerde daha yüksektir. Sonuç olarak, infodemi ile sosyal ağ bağımlılığı arasında ilişki olmakla birlikte; sosyal ağ bağımlılığının infodemi üzerinde etkisi düşüktür. Dolayısıyla infodemiye yol açan faktörlerin daha detaylı analiz edilmesi ve buna yönelik stratejilerin geliştirilmesi gerekmektedir.

Bibliometric Analysis of The Impact and Collaboration of The Worldwide Scientific Production of Social Network Addiction During the COVID -19 Pandemic

Background: To analyze bibliometrically the impact, collaboration, and quantity of scientific production on addiction to social networks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: The publications provided by Scopus were taken to the virtual platform SciVal (Elsevier), then they were taken to the Microsoft Excel program and analyzed by indicators such as published journals, authors, countries, academic production, impact, quartile of the publication by means of tables. Result: A total of 200 articles were obtained together with their corresponding metadata after the search, where the inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied. It was found that the largest number of 107 articles were published in the year 2021, and most of these were in the Q2 quartile (top 26%-50%). Being their majority published in China, United States and United Kingdom. Conclusion: The scientific production related to the topic of addiction to social networks and COVID-19 is higher in the country of China, followed by United Kingdom. The highest number of scientific publications was in the year 2021.

IMPACTO DE LA ADICCIÓN A REDES SOCIALES EN LA SALUD MENTAL DE LOS ESTUDIANTES DE MEDICINA HUMANA, EN TIEMPOS DE COVID-19

Objective. To determine the association of addiction to social networks and the consequences in mental health in human medicine students of the Ricardo Palma University, year 2021. Materials and methods. Cross-sectional observational study, with the participation of 454 human medicine students from first to fifth year, chosen by stratified random sampling proportional to size. The instrument was validated, obtaining a Cronbach's Alpha (α=0.90), the questionnaires used were: Addiction to Social Networks (ARS), Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale (DASS-21) and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). In order to evaluate the association between variables, we used crude and adjusted prevalence ratio (PR), using the Poisson regression model with the logarithmic link and with the 95% confidence interval. Results. 65.4% were women, with an average age of 21.2 years. A significant association was found between high social network addiction and mental health (PRc: 2.59; 95% CI: 1.92-3.50; p: 0.000) and, likewise, between high and medium levels of social network addiction. social and with depression, anxiety, stress (p: 0.000) and sleep quality (p&lt;0.010), respectively. 41%, 49.1% and 9.9% of the students presented low, medium and high addiction to social networks, respectively. 57.5% had depression, 56.4% anxiety, 70.5% stress and 77.3% poor sleep quality. Conclusions. There was a strong association between ARS and mental health. Therefore, it is recommended that university students visit mental health specialists quarterly for proper identification, evaluation, and management of the problems generated by ARS.

EXPLORING THE SOCIAL MEDIA LANDSCAPE OF NURSING STUDENTS: A DESCRIPTIVE ANALYSIS OF SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION AT SMT. NAGARATHNAMMA COLLEGE OF NURSING, BENGALURU

Social media addiction has become a growing concern worldwide, affecting individual across various age groups and professions. The nursing students, being digitally connected and frequently engaged with social media platforms, are not exempt from the potential risks associated with excessive social media use. In research findings, approximately 36% of Indian adolescents and 28.3% of nursing students in Mangalore, India, showed symptoms or signs of social media addiction, according to surveys conducted by AIIMS in 2021 and by Nandini and Nayak in 2019, respectively. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of social media addiction among nursing students in Smt. Nagarathnamma College of Nursing. Materials and Methods: A convenient sampling technique was employed to collect data from 256 nursing students enrolled in a nursing college. The participants were provided with a standardized questionnaire (social networking addiction scale) to assess their level of social media addiction. The questionnaire included items that assessed various dimensions of social media addiction, such as salience, mood modification, tolerance, withdrawal, conflict, and relapse. Results: The analysis of the collected data revealed that 40% (104) of the nursing students exhibited symptoms of social media addiction, while 60% (152) did not show addiction towards social media. These results indicate a considerable propotion of social media addiction among nursing students in the nursing college under study. Conclusions: The findings of this study highlight the significance of addressing social media addiction among nursing students. The high prevalence of addiction indicates the need for preventive measures and interventions to promote healthy social media use and mitigate the potential negative consequences on academic performance and mental well- being.

Prevalence of Eating Disorders and Their Association with Social Media Addiction among Youths

Eating disorders and excessive attachment to social media are a matter of great concern among youths. This study assessed the prevalence of eating disorders and their association with social media addiction among youths. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 350 participants aged 14–25 years. Two pre-validated tools were used, i.e., the Eating Attitude Test and the Social Networking Addiction Scale. SPSS was used to analyze the data. Out of the 350 students, 42% had probable eating disorders, and 41.7% had social media addictions. The findings revealed that the chances of having eating disorders were significantly higher among youths who lived in separate places, smoked, and had a family history of eating disorders (p ≤ 0.05). Furthermore, the dieting domain displayed notably higher scores for youths living separately (p ≤ 0.05) and smokers (p ≤ 0.01). Moreover, the scores for bulimia and food preoccupation were significantly higher among participants who were married (p = 0.038), were smokers (p = 0.027), and had a family history of eating disorders (p = 0.001). Higher scores in the oral control domain were reported by females (p ≤ 0.05) and severely obese youths (p ≤ 0.01). Moreover, social media addiction was significantly higher among students aged 18–21 (p ≤ 0.01). Spearman’s correlation revealed that social media addiction has a weak positive relationship with eating disorders (r = 0.133, p ≤ 0.01), particularly bulimia and food preoccupation (r = 0.173, p ≤ 0.001). This reflects the need to address the harmful consequences of social media addiction that might raise the likelihood of developing eating disorders, particularly bulimia nervosa.

Smartphone and social network addiction in early adolescents: The role of self-regulatory self-efficacy in a pilot school-based intervention.

Youths' online problematic behaviors, such as smartphone or social network sites (SNS) addiction, gained increasing attention nowadays, due to their impact on concurrent and later adjustment, such as emotional and/or behavioral problems, academic impairments, or relational issues. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a pilot school-based intervention to contrast online addictive behaviors while fostering adolescents' self-regulative abilities. The intervention started in January 2022 in an Italian junior high school located in Rome, and consisted of four meetings with students. A total sample of 462 15-year-old adolescents (Mage = 15.2; SD = 0.50; 41% females; Ncontrol = 214; Nintervention = 248) was considered. Within the latent difference score framework, we examined short-term changes from the pre-to-the-postintervention levels of SNS and smartphone addiction, and self-regulatory self-efficacy (SRSE) beliefs as a possible booster of the intervention's effectiveness. Results showed a significant decrease in both online addictions (SNS and smartphone addiction), controlling for age, gender, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status, because of the short-term efficacy of the project. The buffering effect of SRSE beliefs was further supported. These findings emphasized the usefulness of promoting youths' self-regulative beliefs to contrast problematic tendencies, according to a Positive Youth Development perspective which focused on resources rather than only on the prevention of negative outcomes for youths' adjustment.

Psychometric Properties of the Social Media Addiction Scale (SMAS) on Chilean University Students

Background: The use and abuse of social networks are harming the mental health of university students. Objective: To adapt and validate the Social Media Addiction Scale (SMAS) for the Chilean context to have a reliable instrument to measure addiction to social networks. The sample comprised 686 university students (mean age = 28.04, SD = 8.4), 71.1% female, 28.4% male, and 0.5% other genders. Methods: Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) using the weighted least squares means and variances method (WLSMV) was used for this study. Results: Reliability was Cronbach's alpha (α) 0.841. The SMAS yielded two factors that explained 53.433% of the variance. The CFA yielded very good fit indicators such as CFI = .959, TLI = .949, and RMSEA .060.Conclusions: Based on the results described above, we can affirm that the SMAS is a good instrument to measure social network addiction in college students.

Exploring the Relationship between Social Networking Addiction, Academic Stress and Academic Performance

Abstract: The contemporary digital landscape presents a complex interplay between social networking addiction, academic stress, and academic performance. As students navigate the challenges of academia while remaining constantly connected to the digital world, it is essential to examine the relationships between these factors. This study endeavors to explore the intricacies of this relationship, drawing upon existing research and shedding light on potential implications for students, educators, and policymakers alike. A deeper understanding of these dynamics equips us to navigate the digital age while preserving the pursuit of academic excellence. This study utilized a quantitative research design to collect data from two groups: males and females, using a self-administered questionnaire that will gather information on social network addiction, academic stress and academic performance. In this study, the examination of the intricate relationship among social networking addiction, academic stress, and academic performance has provided valuable insights into the complex interplay of these factors. However, the study has also brought to light several research gaps that require further investigation. In conclusion, this study has illuminated the elaborate dynamics among social networking addiction, academic stress, and academic performance. By addressing these complexities and leveraging the insights gained, researchers and educational institutions can strive to create a healthier and more supportive academic environment that empowers students to excel academically while maintaining a balanced relationship with the digital world.

Sensation seeking and social network addiction among college students: a moderated mediation model

Sensation seeking and social network addiction among college students: a moderated mediation model

The COVID-19 related stress and social network addiction among Chinese college students: A moderated mediation model.

Based on social cognitive theory and gender differences, this study verified a moderated mediation model to explore the relationship between the COVID-19 related stress (CRS) and social network addiction (SNA) and evaluate the mediating role of fear of missing out (FoMO) and the moderating role of gender. A questionnaire survey was conducted, including 702 Chinese university students.This study used PROCESS to test the hypothesis model.The results showed that the CRS significantly and positively affected the SNA of college students and FoMO played a complementary mediating role. Moreover, the analysis of the moderated mediation model showed that gender moderated the relationship between FoMO and SNA; the effect of FoMO was stronger on the SNA of male college students than that of females. The results not only enhanced our understanding of the internal influencing mechanism of the relationship between CRS and SNA but also considered gender differences. In addition, some suggestions were proposed.

Psychoeducational program for the appropriate use of social networks in Cuban university students

This article presents the basis of a psychoeducational program that promotes Cuban university students' responsible use of social networks. A mixed paradigm was used, and a retrospective ex-post-facto design and a descriptive scope were assumed. 30 university students participated in the design of the proposal. Instruments were used to collect the data, such as the questionnaire to evaluate protective factors of mental health in university students, the social network addiction questionnaire, and the survey to explore patterns of use of social networks. Descriptive and frequency analysis was used to analyze the data. Reviewing the studies conducted in the Cuban university context and the diagnosis developed in the selected sample allowed us to verify that students present difficulties developing social skills. However, a statistically significant relationship between the protective factors of mental health explored and the addictive indicators regarding the use of social networks is not confirmed from a statistical point of view. The triangulation of the information obtained allowed the design of a psychoeducational intervention to promote the appropriate use of social networks, consisting of four sessions based on the health belief model.

Одиночество и социальная поддержка как характеристики социального здоровья и факторы зависимости от социальных сетей у подростков

&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Objective. &lt;/strong&gt;The goal of the study was to look at how different levels of social health (loneliness and social support) show up in different ways in terms of how dependent people are on their social networks.&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Background. &lt;/strong&gt;Loneliness and social support are considered as indicators of a teenager's social health, characterizing the inner experience of isolation from others and the breadth of the circle of contacts that a teenager can turn to for help. Previously, the question of their relationship in the context of their dependence on social networks was not considered. &lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Study design. &lt;/strong&gt;The current study examined the differences in social media addiction, motive, and formal characteristics of social media use among groups of adolescents with different levels of social health (loneliness and social support). &lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Participants. &lt;/strong&gt;The study sample was made up of 6405 13&amp;ndash;18-year-olds (&lt;em&gt;M&lt;/em&gt; = 15, &lt;em&gt;SD&lt;/em&gt; = 1,46), 42,2% of them male, who went to school in Yakutsk, which is in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). &lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Measurements. &lt;/strong&gt;The following methods were used: the three-point Loneliness Scale, the Social Support Scale, and the Bergen Social Network Addiction Scale. The motives for using social networks and the formal characteristics of their use were identified. &lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Results. &lt;/strong&gt;Teenagers were put into groups based on how lonely they were and how much social support they had. These groups show that dependence on social networks shows up in various ways. The groups with different levels of loneliness and social support can be identified by the reasons they use social networks and the way they work (how long they use them and how many friends they have). The use of social networks by adolescents with high levels of loneliness and low levels of social support leads to negative results and forms addiction due to the effects of compensation and diminution. Adolescents with low loneliness and high social support, on the other hand, demonstrate positive effects from the use of social networks. &lt;strong&gt;Conclusions. &lt;/strong&gt;Among indicators of social health, low social support for an adolescent may lead to greater dependence on social networks. It was also found that dependence on social networks may be based not on direct communicative motives but on motives aimed at establishing and maintaining ties with a group united by common gaming interests.&lt;/p&gt;

Social networks addictions and academic performance of students at the University of Kinshasa

This study is part of the policy of preventing addictive behaviors in the academic environment in order to ensure the integral well-being of students. Its aim was to relate social network addiction to the academic performance of students at the University of Kinshasa. To this end, a social network addiction test was administered to a sample of 91 graduate students from several faculties at the University of Kinshasa. This test was coupled with a documentary technique that provided us with the students' academic performance at the end of the 2020-2021 academic year. The social network addiction test divided the sample into two groups: (1) social network addicts (23 subjects or 25.3%) and (2) social network non-addicts (68 subjects or 74.7%). In terms of academic performance, three student profiles emerged: (1) 57 students or 62.6% of subjects demonstrated average quality achievement (60-69%); (2) 30 students or 33% of subjects demonstrated low quality achievement (50-59%), (3) 4 students or 4.4% of subjects demonstrated higher quality achievement. Comparing the academic grades of subjects addicted to social networking with those of non-addicts, a statistically significant difference was found. The non-addicts performed better academically than the addicts. Thus, we can conclude that addiction to social networks negatively affects the performance of understudy students. These results can serve as a basis for raising students' awareness of the dangers of abusing social networks. They can help in any attempts to regulate the use of telephones in the academic environment. Last but not least, they can be used as a frame of reference for the University's policy on addiction prevention.

COVID-19 lockdown stress and problematic social networking sites use among quarantined college students in China: A chain mediation model based on the stressor–strain–outcome framework

The COVID-19 pandemic has coincided with a global increase in problematic social networking sites use (PSNSU). By drawing on transactional stress theory and applying the stressor–strain–outcome (SSO) framework, we proposed and verified a chain mediation model to explore the mediating roles of fear of missing out (FoMO) and future anxiety (FA) in the relationship between COVID-19 lockdown stress (CL stress) and PSNSU. Our sample of 670 quarantined college students in China responded to a COVID-19 student stress questionnaire, a social network addiction scale, a fear of missing out scale, and a dark future scale. The results revealed that (1) CL stress significantly positively predicted PSNSU, (2) both FoMO and FA mediated the relationship between CL stress and PSNSU, (3) FoMO significantly positively predicted FA, and (4) a full chain mediation was observed between CL stress and PSNSU.

The Perils of Technology: Social Networking Addiction and Anxiety

Objective: After the invention of smart phone with many social networking sites, young generation specially seems likely to be affected with its excessive use. Along with the benefits brought by changes in technology, some negative repercussions can also result. Keeping this in mind the aim of this study was to explore the association between anxiety and social networking addiction in young adults. Method: For the said purpose a convenience sample of 200 young adults from Peshawar with an equal distribution of males (n=100) and females (n=100) participated in the study. Correlational research design was used to conduct the research. Social Networking Addiction Scale (SNAS; Mumtaz, 2014) and the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI; Beck &amp; Steer, 1990) were applied on the sample. Findings: Results revealed a significant positive correlation between social networking addiction and anxiety among university students. Additionally, one-way ANOVA indicated significant differences in anxiety levels between addicted and non-addicted social media users, while no significant differences were found between excessive and addicted users. The findings also suggested a higher prevalence of social networking addiction among females as compared to males. Conclusion: On the basis of the results it is concluded that excessive use of social networking sites can put individuals at risk of developing anxiety. Hence, the software developers should program the sites such that it should turn off after a due time. Similarly, parents of young children should control the screen time of their offspring. Keywords: Social networking addiction, anxiety, young adults, internet, gender differences.

Are the Use and Addiction to Social Networks Associated with Disordered Eating Among Adolescents? Findings from the EHDLA Study

Abstract The objective of this study was to examine whether the use and addiction of social networks are associated with disordered eating in Spanish adolescents. A cross-sectional study was carried out using data from the Eating Healthy and Daily Life Activities study. The final sample included 653 adolescents (44.0% boys). Social network use (i.e., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok) was evaluated by a single item scale with multiple response options. The Short Social Networks Addiction Scale-6 Symptoms was used to determine addiction to social networks. Disordered eating behaviors were assessed with the Sick, Control, One, Fat, Food scale. Adolescents with high social network use had greater odds of disordered eating (odds ratio [OR] = 1.88, 95% confidence intervals [CI] 1.17–3.02). Adolescents with high social network addictive behaviors also showed a higher likelihood of presenting disordered eating (OR = 2.04, 95% CI 1.34–3.12). Social network use and addiction must be considered factors related to disordered eating among adolescents.