Original paper
Happiness, Loneliness, and Social Media: Perceived Intimacy Mediates the Emotional Benefits of Platform Use
Volume: 7, Issue: 2, Pages: 164 - 176
Published: Dec 31, 2018
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to explore the how user perceptions of social media might influence effects on psychological well-being. Social Presence Theory was used to examine Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and texting. Undergraduate students ( N null = 352) were given a survey to assess how frequently they use social media, how intimate they think each platform is, and how lonely and happy they are. Perceived intimacy was found to...
Paper Details
Title
Happiness, Loneliness, and Social Media: Perceived Intimacy Mediates the Emotional Benefits of Platform Use
Published Date
Dec 31, 2018
Volume
7
Issue
2
Pages
164 - 176
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