Addiction to social networking sites: Motivations, flow, and sense of belonging at the root of addiction

Miranda, Sandra; Trigo, Inês; Rodrigues, Ricardo; Duarte, Margarida

doi:10.1016/j.techfore.2022.122280

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“…Studies have indicated that social and technical factors lead to addiction to short‐form videos (Zhang et al, 2019). Miranda et al (2023) identified motivations, flow, and sense of belonging as the reasons for user addiction to TikTok. In addition, Zhao et al (2018) also used the MECs framework to construct a cognitive structure for social networking platform users by analyzing negative attributes.…”

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“…Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and other such platforms also have features that enable users to livestream, make, and upload short-form videos (Anderson, 2020). However, TikTok is distinct from these platforms in that it provides a space where users can see new and randomly selected content from strangers worldwide and offers intuitive video production tools that enable users to become content creators (Miranda et al, 2023). TikTok encourages users to be creative by mimicking and parodying other TikTok videos, which leads to the content of the videos having greater appeal for a wider audience (Hautea et al, 2021).…”

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“…Falgoust et al (2022) noted that TikTok offers entertainment, convenience, and utility when users wish to engage in widespread communication, increase their social interaction, find social support, seek and share information, and escape from everyday life. Sharabati et al (2022) indicated that self-expression, informativeness, a sense of belonging, and trendiness have positive and satisfying effects on TikTok users and that motivation, flow, and a sense of belonging are the reasons for TikTok addiction (Miranda et al, 2023). Although numerous studies have discovered crucial information regarding the motivations for and factors influencing TikTok use, few have investigated how the platform attributes of TikTok achieve the purpose and value that motivate continued use of the platform.…”

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“…The rapidly increasing prevalence of shortform video content has led to concerns about addiction related to extensive use of video platforms(Nam & Jung, 2021). Studies have indicated that social and technical factors lead to addiction to shortform videos(Zhang et al, 2019) Miranda et al (2023). identified motivations, flow, and sense of belonging as the reasons for user addiction to TikTok.…”

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Applying means‐end chains theory to understanding psychological cognitive structure of online video sharing platforms: A study of user behavior in TikTok

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The means‐end chains theory was used in this study to explore the attributes most valued by TikTok users and to examine the resulting psychological values generated. Laddering interviews were used for content analysis and “online video sharing platform attributes—user consequences—personal values” psychological cognitive structures, from a perspective of the user were constructed using the structural implication matrix and hierarchical value map. A total of 34 elements were identified from the results of the study. The categorization of attribute elements was also expanded to include motivation for social media communication and interaction, which have not been previously explored. The results showed that diverse video genre, interesting video content, easy‐to‐use interface, visual effects application, and community sharing and recommendation are key platform attributes valued by users. The facilitating observational learning, promoting the joy of life, raising convenience, having fun with friends, relieving emotional stress, and other user consequences were generated by platform attributes. And lastly, personal values such as a sense of accomplishment, fun and enjoyment of life, warm relationships with others, and sense of belonging were gained. In addition, the study also finds that there are differences in the psychological cognitive structures between genders and that the correlations and influences among the elements have different degrees of significance. These findings can give marketers and policymakers a better understanding of the behavior of TikTok users and help them develop better strategies for marketing and promotion of the platform.

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“…From the literature analysis, different addiction mechanisms are related to different motivations for users to continue using social networks. Among them, the need for users' sense of belonging is the main reason for their addiction (Miranda et al, 2023). In gaining a sense of belonging, users also experience negative psychological states, such as emotional fluctuations, pain, unease, tension, inferiority complex, and arrogance (Brailovskaia & Eichert, 2020;Sabir et al, 2020).…”

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Unraveling the Social Media Experience: A Captivating Exploration of Uses and Gratifications Theory

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2023

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Social media has become the most commonly used software among modern netizens, and they have become an indispensable part of our daily lives. This article adopts a descriptive analysis method to summarize the literature review on social media and Uses and Gratifications. Researchers have analyzed Uses and Gratifications' origin, development, and application. Scholars from the East and West mainly study social media's characteristics, functions, and user behavior. Finally, researchers take TikTok, the most popular social media research Uses and Gratifications to point out that excessive use of TikTok has seriously affected users' health and social stability. The research summary on social media and Uses and Gratifications can provide specific references and references for future researchers and practitioners of social media.

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Addiction to social networking sites: Motivations, flow, and sense of belonging at the root of addiction

Cited by 44 publications

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Applying means‐end chains theory to understanding psychological cognitive structure of online video sharing platforms: A study of user behavior in TikTok

Applying means‐end chains theory to understanding psychological cognitive structure of online video sharing platforms: A study of user behavior in TikTok

Unraveling the Social Media Experience: A Captivating Exploration of Uses and Gratifications Theory

Facebook Community Lurking and Non-participation: Sociotechnical Barriers Among Older Adults in Online Participation

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