How strong is the association between social media use and false consensus?

Bunker, Cameron J.; Varnum, Michael E. W.

doi:10.1016/j.chb.2021.106947

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“…Not receiving enough ‘Likes’ on social media posts, on the other hand, may result in negative feelings, especially in individuals with low self-esteem and those with high levels of self-monitoring (Hou et al 2019; Scissors et al 2016). In addition, heavier social media users are more likely to believe that others share their attributes and opinions (Bunker and Varnum 2021). Pertaining to autobiographical memory, aspects of experiences that are shared with and endorsed by the virtual audience are likely to be remembered and thus remain part of the represented self (Hirst and Echterhoff 2012; Hou et al 2021).…”

Section: The Inferred Self and The Transactive Mindmentioning

confidence: 99%

The triangular self in the social media era

Wang

2021

Mem. Mind & Media

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I propose a triangular theory of self to characterise the sense of selfhood in the era of social media. According to the theory, the self in the social media era comprises the represented self that is located in the private mind of the person, the registered self that is presented on social media platforms, and the inferred self that is constructed by the virtual audience. The three components of the self interact in dynamic ways to constitute a sense of selfhood and identity specific to the social media era. Autobiographical memory plays a critical role in the development and maintenance of these components. The triangular theory of self introduces new ways to understand and study memory and self in a digitally mediated world.

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Section: The Inferred Self and The Transactive Mindmentioning

confidence: 99%

The triangular self in the social media era

Wang

2021

Mem. Mind & Media

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“…Compared to those with higher health literacy, those with lower health literacy had the same or greater confidence in health literacy, but experienced more problems engaging in health behaviors [ 18 ]. The mechanisms driving the Dunning-Kruger effect consist of two main types: One is the better than average effect, in which individuals overestimate their self-ratings when comparing themselves to their peers [ 19 ]; and the other is the false consensus effect, in which people overestimate how similar others are to themselves [ 20 ]. Currently, the Dunning-Kruger effect has been widely used in research in the areas of healthy choices [ 21 ], information literacy skills [ 22 ], intercultural competence (awareness) [ 23 ], intellectual ability [ 24 ], subjective financial literacy [ 25 ], and high-level reasoning [ 26 ].…”

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The Dunning–Kruger effect: subjective health perceptions on smoking behavior among older Chinese adults

Jia,

Li,

Luo

et al. 2023

BMC Public Health

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Background The intrinsic damage and external hazards of smoking are major risk factors for poorer health and are recognized as a global health issue of concern in geriatric health. This study aims to assess the Dunning–Kruger effect through the influence of subjective health perceptions on smoking behavior in older adults. Methods This study used data from the 2018 Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (N = 9,683) provided by the Center for Healthy Aging and Development Studies at Peking University. A binary logistic model was used to examine whether the Dunning–Kruger effect affects smoking behavior in older adults, and a linear probability model was used as a commentary baseline model for logistic regression to prevent measurement bias. In addition, a mediating analysis was used to examine the mechanisms through which the Dunning–Kruger effect occurs. Results Older adults often overestimated their current health status and underestimated the health risks of smoking, causing the Dunning–Kruger effect to arise from their inadequate self-perceived health (i.e., older adults are more likely to smoke when they have better self-rated health or when hypertension, cardiopathy, stroke, and diabetes have little or no impact on their daily lives). These observations can be explained by the older adults’ subjective health perceptions arising from their ingenuous understanding of their health, which indirectly influences their smoking behavior to some extent. Conclusion Older adults’ self-perceived health was associated with smoking behavior. Public health institutions should improve older adults’ health perceptions so that they objectively understand their own health status.

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“…Kreuger and Mueller ( 2002 ) argue that rather than relying solely on a metacognitive process, errors in the predictions of one’s own performance can be explained by the regression of these predictions to the overall inflated mean, which has since been studied more extensively to understand the statistical artifacts of DKE. Another key mechanism driving the DKE is the false consensus effect, such that people overestimate how much others are like themselves, which can be explained through selective exposure, availability, resolution of ambiguity, or motivation (Bunker & Varnum, 2021 ). The DKE has been assessed and identified across a variety of cultures and populations (Coutinho et al, 2020 ).…”

Section: Dunning–kruger Effectmentioning

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Overconfidence in Managing Health Concerns: The Dunning–Kruger Effect and Health Literacy

Canady

Larzo

2022

J Clin Psychol Med Settings

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Health literacy is often low within the general population. The Dunning–Kruger effect (DKE) suggests that individuals may experience a cognitive bias in which they overestimate their own knowledge base. This study examines the DKE regarding health literacy and health behaviors. A community sample ( n = 504) completed questionnaires measuring objective health literacy, confidence in health knowledge, and health behaviors and medical conditions. Results support the presence of a DKE for health literacy; individuals with low health literacy reported equal or greater confidence in health knowledge than individuals with higher health literacy. Individuals with lower health literacy reported more problematic engagement in health behaviors. Low health literacy can impact engagement in health behavior and effect health outcomes, but individuals may not realize this deficit. Implications for clinical intervention include the need to address cognitive bias and enhance motivation to participate in health literacy interventions.

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How strong is the association between social media use and false consensus?

Cited by 14 publications

References 41 publications

The triangular self in the social media era

The triangular self in the social media era

The Dunning–Kruger effect: subjective health perceptions on smoking behavior among older Chinese adults

Overconfidence in Managing Health Concerns: The Dunning–Kruger Effect and Health Literacy

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