The relationship between narcissism, intensity of Facebook use, Facebook flow and Facebook addiction

Brailovskaia, Julia; Bierhoff, Hans‐Werner; Rohmann, Elke; Raeder, Friederike; Margraf, Jürgen

doi:10.1016/j.abrep.2020.100265

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“…Based on previous research concerning the relationship between EMSs and problematic internet use [24,25] and the positive relationship identified between the time spent using Facebook per week and PFU [8], it was hypothesized that PFU would be positively associated with EMSs. Previous research [6,7,49,50] has reported a positive relationship between narcissism and PFU. Additionally, Carr and Francis [38] reported that the narcissistic personality trait is positively associated with the entitlement/grandiosity schema and negatively associated with self-sacrifice and defectiveness/shame schemas.…”

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confidence: 88%

“…Nordahl, Holthe and Haugum [51] reported a positive relationship between narcissistic personality traits and EMSs such as vulnerability to harm or illness, emotional inhibition and insufficient self-control/self-discipline. Consequently, taking into account the relationship between narcissism and PFU [6,7,49,50], and the relationship between narcissistic personality traits and EMSs [36,38,51], it was assumed that PFU would be positively associated with entitlement/grandiosity, vulnerability to harm or illness, emotional inhibition, and insufficient self-control/self-discipline schemas. Additionally, it was assumed that PFU would be negatively associated with self-sacrifice, defectiveness/shame, and failure to achieve schemas.…”

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The Relationship between Problematic Facebook Use and Early Maladaptive Schemas

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Facebook is an increasingly popular online social media platform for communication, entertainment, and information exchange. Previous studies have shown the relationship between problematic Facebook use (PFU) and mental health problems. Additionally, previous studies have reported associations between maladaptive cognitive schemas and mental health problems. However, little is known about their impact on problematic behavior associated with Facebook use. Consequently, the present study investigated the relationship between PFU and early maladaptive schemas (EMSs) among Facebook users. The study comprised 619 Facebook users (568 females; age range from 18 to 30 years; M = 21.34, SD = 2.41 years). The severity of PFU was assessed using the Facebook Intrusion Scale, and EMS dimensions were assessed using the 90-item Young Schema Questionnaire (YSQ–S3). The findings showed a positive relationship between PFU and EMSs, such as insufficient self-control/self-discipline and approval seeking. PFU was negatively associated with EMSs, such as social isolation/alienation and self-sacrifice schemas. Additionally, the findings showed that EMSs, as well as Facebook use characteristics, such as the time spent using Facebook per week, using Facebook apps, and number of friends on Facebook contributed to explaining the variance in PFU scores. These findings may contribute to a better understanding of mechanisms related to the development of PFU, which are associated with cognitive schemas. Additionally, the results may be useful in developing more effective methods of prevention and treatment of this problematic behavior.

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The Relationship between Problematic Facebook Use and Early Maladaptive Schemas

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“…Facebook is currently the largest social networking site (SNS), with 2.4 billion members and more than 1.59 billion daily users [32,33]. Facebook allows the creation of profiles and virtual communities that enhance interactions between the users [34].…”

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Evidence of Climate Change Engagement Behaviour on a Facebook Fan-Based Page

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2020

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Climate change has become one of the most debated topics in recent times. The social media platforms have given the general public the power and propensity to share and express concerns about climate change. However, climate change awareness created on social media depends on user engagement with the contents modulated by emotions. Much has been researched in this area using Twitter, but Facebook fan-based pages have not been extensively explored in the past. In this study, we investigate the engagement behaviour of users on a Facebook fan-based page titled “Global Climate Change Awareness” by analysing user insights data for two years starting from April 2018 to April 2020. Results show that the frequency of posts made to the page did not significantly promote engagement but improved visibility of the contents to the users. Overall, fan growth was attributed more to increased post visibility that enhanced post engagement. Hashtags associated with climate change had a significant reach amongst users, but those associated with disasters where the page expressed sadness and informed users about taking precautions had the highest engagement rate. Likewise, users from developing countries, especially from the small islands, were more engaged with climate change awareness. This study did not assess negative responses from users (possible deniers of climate change) and other Facebook fan-based pages due to data privacy and stringent Facebook policy.

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“…Brailovskaia and Margraf ( 21 ) found that narcissistic individuals, driven by a need for self-representation, actively engaged in SM (e.g., uploading attractive photos, writing updates, and joining online discussion groups) to maintain a positive impression. However, this process involving active use further contributed to the risk of Facebook addiction through increasing flow experience ( 36 ). In the context of COVID-19, one of the antecedents of active use might be COVID-19 stress given that people who experienced more disaster-related stressful events may resort to active SMU for coping ( 15 ).…”

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COVID-19 Stress and Addictive Social Media Use (SMU): Mediating Role of Active Use and Social Media Flow

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The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is likely to enhance the risk of addictive social media use (SMU) as people spend more time online maintaining connectivity when face-to-face communication is limited. Stress is assumed to be a critical predictor of addictive SMU. However, the mechanisms underlying the association between stress and addictive SMU in crises like the current COVID-19 situation remain unclear. The present study aimed to understand the relationship between COVID-19 stress and addictive SMU by examining the mediating role of active use and social media flow (i.e., an intensive, enjoyable experience generated by SMU that perpetuates media use behaviors). A sample of 512 Chinese college students (Mage = 22.12 years, SD = 2.47; 62.5% women) provided self-report data on COVID-19 stress and SMU variables (i.e., time, active use, flow, addictive behavior) via an online survey from March 24 to April 1, 2020. The results showed that COVID-19 stress was positively associated with tendencies toward addictive SMU. Path analyses revealed that this relationship was significantly serially mediated by active use and social media flow, with SMU time being controlled. Our findings suggest that individuals who experience more COVID-19 stress are at increased risk of addictive SMU that may be fostered by active use and flow experience. Specific attention should be paid to these high-risk populations and future interventions to reduce addictive SMU could consider targeting factors of both active use and social media flow.

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The relationship between narcissism, intensity of Facebook use, Facebook flow and Facebook addiction

Cited by 31 publications

References 76 publications

The Relationship between Problematic Facebook Use and Early Maladaptive Schemas

The Relationship between Problematic Facebook Use and Early Maladaptive Schemas

Evidence of Climate Change Engagement Behaviour on a Facebook Fan-Based Page

COVID-19 Stress and Addictive Social Media Use (SMU): Mediating Role of Active Use and Social Media Flow

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