Towards a framework for flourishing through social media: a systematic review of 118 research studies

Gudka, Maya; Gardiner, Kirsty L. K.; Lomas, Tim

doi:10.1080/17439760.2021.1991447

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“…These include demographic variables [42], personality [43], satisfaction of psychological needs such as autonomy, competence, and relatedness [44][45][46], physical activity [47,48], physical health [49,50], education [51], culture [43], and some economic variables, especially unemployment [42,52]. The breadth of the concept is also reflected in the diversity of its antecedents; over and above those already mentioned, there is evidence for associations between wellbeing and genetic inheritance [53], nature connectedness [54], the practice of minimalism [55], and use of social media [56]. Further, there is a substantial literature on interventions to improve wellbeing, introducing still more variables.…”

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A systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal studies of the antecedents and consequences of wellbeing among university students

Toit¹,

Thomson²,

Page³

2022

Intnl. J. Wellbeing

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Background and objectives: Wellbeing among university students is associated with better academic outcomes and diminished harm from mental illness. This study systematically reviews and meta-analyses longitudinal studies of the antecedents and consequences of wellbeing within this population, providing an overview which establishes a ‘natural history’ of wellbeing to form a background for intervention and policy. Method: This study was a systematic review and meta-analysis of the peer-reviewed literature, based on a broad range of search terms across four journal databases in psychology, medicine and education. Studies were organised by the domain of their study variables (i.e., Self, Relationships, or Institutional Context) and variables relating to wellbeing were extracted. The incremental effect of study variables measured at baseline upon prospective wellbeing was calculated with semipartial correlation coefficients which controlled for baseline wellbeing. Meta-regressions were used to examine the effect of follow-up interval on effect sizes. Results: Sixty-two longitudinal studies of university student cohorts were identified. In 57 studies, wellbeing was an outcome variable. Meta-analyses showed that effects were moderated by measurement interval between baseline and follow-up, becoming weaker with longer intervals, and that this was not an artifact of the measurement instrument. The study factors with the strongest positive effect sizes after controlling for baseline wellbeing were authenticity, self-esteem, self-support for autonomy, emotional repair, and ability to regulate distress and despondency; relationship commitment and group memberships; self-identification with the university and time pressure. Study factors with the strongest negative effect sizes were uncertainty regarding university, materialism, a belief in social complexity, depression, and stress. In five studies, wellbeing was an antecedent, showing positive associations with educational outcomes. Conclusion: This review identified several antecedents of student wellbeing which could be targeted for interventions. These included self-relationship, emotion regulation, and interventions to decrease mental illness. Universities might also make it easier to establish and maintain groups (e.g., study cohorts, interest groups). Many variables which affect wellbeing are not amenable to study with experimental methods, but their study and use in wellbeing interventions should not be neglected. Because the antecedents of wellbeing are numerous and diverse, further research in the area should take advantage of research methods which maximise the variety of data collected and minimise respondent burden, such as passively collected and linked data.

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Section: Concepts and Antecedents Of Wellbeingmentioning

confidence: 99%

A systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal studies of the antecedents and consequences of wellbeing among university students

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2022

Intnl. J. Wellbeing

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“…Theoretically, it has been argued that flourishing (i.e., subjective and eudaimonic well-being) is determined by the satisfaction of three basic psychological needs: competence, relatedness, and autonomy, as exemplified in self-determination theory (SDT) ( 21 ). Furthermore, Gudka et al ( 5 ) referred to these basic psychological needs as important conditions for flourishing within the context of social media. Therefore, the DFS ( 13 ) uses SDT as an organizing framework to identify and organize the core facets of digital flourishing.…”

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“…Several instruments have been developed to assess negative perceptions of technology use, including problematic Internet, social media, or mobile use ( 1 – 3 ) and the fear of missing out ( 4 ). However, users’ positive perceptions of their technology use are much less explored ( 5 ). Several studies have measured the positive effects of digital communication on user well-being using concepts such as self-esteem ( 6 ), self-affirmation ( 7 ), and, most often, social capital and support ( 8 ).…”

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“…Moreover, not only do effects vary on an individual level, but they are also dependent on the type of use and its measurement ( 5 , 11 , 10 ). Existing scales of perceived communication technology typically measure behaviors or experiences tied to a particular device (e.g., smartphone), application (e.g., social media and email), or feature (e.g., status update and private messenger) rather than experiences or behaviors that are communication centered and thus shared across devices, applications, and features ( 11 , 12 ).…”

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“…perceptions of their technology use are much less explored (5). Several studies have measured the positive effects of digital communication on user well-being using concepts such as self-esteem (6), self-affirmation (7), and, most often, social capital and support (8).…”

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Towards a framework for flourishing through social media: a systematic review of 118 research studies

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A systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal studies of the antecedents and consequences of wellbeing among university students

A systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal studies of the antecedents and consequences of wellbeing among university students

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