The aim of the present study was to create a short and valid questionnaire: the Multidimensional Facebook Intensity Scale (MFIS). In Study 1 (N=512), we used exploratory structural equation modeling ...to explore the basic dimensions of everyday Facebook use. The results suggested four factors: persistence, boredom, overuse, and self-expression. The MFIS also had good reliability in terms of internal consistency and temporal stability. In Study 2 (N=566), confirmatory factor analysis was conducted in order to assess the factor structure revealed in the previous study. The four-factor first-order and the second order model appeared to be adequate contrasting to the one factor model. Based on target coefficient the four-factor second-order model appears to be the most adequate. In Study 3 (N=531), the convergent validity of the MFIS was examined in relation to Facebook addiction, Facebook passion, Online Sociability and different personality dimensions. The MFIS can predict Facebook-related activities as liking and posting better than previous Facebook scales. The results suggest that this questionnaire is able to reliably differentiate between different aspects of Facebook use intensity.
•Facebook intensity was measured by persistence, self-expression, boredom and overuse.•The scale had good factor structure, internal consistency and temporal stability.•Good convergent validity was found with BFI and previous Facebook scales.•The average monetary value of Facebook for Hungarian users is 5284 USD.
Facebook users are increasingly using the site to conduct commercial activities, by posting advertisements in groups and then buying or selling items from each other. This type of group is called as ...a C2C Facebook “buy and sell” group in the current work. Drawing from latent state–trait theory, heuristic information processing, and observational learning, we conducted an online field experiment to empirically investigate the effect of the information quality of the advertisement, the trait of the impulsiveness, and the number of “likes” it receives on consumers' urge to buy impulsively. The findings and implications of our study are discussed in the paper.
The present paper examines whether narcissism and self-esteem are related to different patterns of Facebook use. The Facebook Motivation and Importance Scale, the Facebook Intensity Scale, the ...Narcissistic Personality Inventory, and the Self-Esteem Scale were used. The participants in the paper-and-pencil study were 653 Polish users of Facebook. We hypothesized that narcissism and self-esteem play a significant role in Facebook use. The results showed that self-esteem and narcissism can be predictors of Facebook personal importance. The study is the first attempt to explore the role of psychological predictors of Facebook use in Poland.
•The present paper examines whether narcissism and self-esteem are predictors of Facebook use.•The participants in the paper-and-pencil study were 653 Polish users of Facebook.•The results showed that a low level of self-esteem and a high level of narcissism can be predictors of Facebook use.
This survey study among adolescents (N = 402) investigates an integrative model that examines (1) the mediating role of adolescents’ fear of missing out (FoMO) in the relationships of adolescents’ ...need to belong and need for popularity with adolescents’ Facebook use and (2) the relationships of adolescents’ FoMO with adolescents’ perceived stress related to the use of Facebook. Structural equation modeling results indicated that an increased need to belong and an increased need for popularity were associated with an increased use of Facebook. These relationships were mediated by FoMO. Increased FoMO was associated with increased stress related to Facebook use. These results emphasize the important role that FoMO plays in adolescents’ media use and well-being.
•Links between adolescents’ FoMO, social needs, Facebook use, and stress are tested.•Adolescents with stronger need for popularity/need to belong experienced more FoMO.•Adolescents high in FoMO used Facebook more intensely.•Adolescents high in FoMO experienced more stress when being unpopular on Facebook.•Adolescents high in FoMO experienced more stress when not belonging on Facebook.
Facebook is used for work, entertainment, and communication. However, there is potential for problematic or addictive use that can cause significant mental and physical health problems.
The Facebook ...Intrusion Questionnaire (FIQ; Elphinston & Noller, 2011) is one of the most widely used measures of problematic Facebook use, but no previous study has validated this measure in a Polish population. The present study aimed to validate the Polish adaptation of the FIQ.
The authors recruited five large samples of Polish Facebook users (n=12,753; Mage=21 years; 66% female) to examine the psychometric properties of the Polish version of the questionnaire. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses supported its unidimensional factor structure (χ2(df=19)=602.64, p<.001; RMSEA=.069, SRMR=.032, CFI=.962, TLI=.943).
Item response theory showed that the adapted FIQ items had adequate discrimination and information levels. The Polish version of the FIQ showed good internal consistency and adequate construct validity.
Overall, the results suggest that the FIQ is a reliable and valid measure for use with a Polish population.
Facebook est utilisé pour des raisons de travail, de divertissement et de communication. Il y a pourtant des risques d’usage problématique ou addictif qui peut causer des problèmes graves de santé physique et psychique.
The Facebook Intrusion Questionnaire (FIQ; Elphinston & Noller, 2011) est l’une des mesures les plus largement employées dans le contexte de l’usage problématique de Facebook. Cela dit, il n’existe aucune étude qui validerait cette mesure dans une population polonaise. La présente étude vise à valider l’adaptation polonaise du FIQ.
Cinq larges échantillons d’utilisateurs polonais de Facebook (n=12 753 ; M âge=21 ans ; 66 % femmes) ont été utilisés pour examiner les propriétés psychométriques de la version polonaise du FIQ. Une analyse factorielle à caractère exploratoire et confirmatoire a soutenu une structure de facteur unidimensionnel (χ2(16)=199,53, p<0,001 ; RMSEA=0,042 ; SRMR=0,022 ; CFI=0,950).
La théorie de la réponse d’item a démontré que les items du FIQ possédaient des niveaux de discrimination et d’information adéquats. La version polonaise du FIQ a montré une bonne cohérence interne et une validité conceptuelle adéquate.
Somme toute, les conclusions suggèrent que le FIQ est une mesure fiable et valide pour l’usage dans la population polonaise.
► Examined whether social connectedness could be derived from Facebook. ► Facebook social connectedness emerged as a distinct construct. ► Facebook social connectedness was associated with positive ...psychological outcomes.
Previous research has identified the importance of social connectedness in facilitating a number of positive outcomes, however, investigation of connectedness in online contexts is relatively novel. This research aimed to investigate for the first time social connectedness derived from the use of Facebook. Study 1 investigated whether offline social connectedness and Facebook connectedness were separate constructs. Participants were Facebook users (N=344) who completed measures of offline social connectedness and Facebook social connectedness. Factor analysis (Maximum Likelihood analysis with Oblimin rotation) revealed Facebook connectedness to be distinct from offline social connectedness. Study 2 examined the relationship between Facebook social connectedness and anxiety, depression, and subjective well-being in a second sample of Facebook users (N=274) in a cross-sectional design. Results suggest that Facebook use may provide the opportunity to develop and maintain social connectedness in the online environment, and that Facebook connectedness is associated with lower depression and anxiety and greater satisfaction with life. Limitations and future directions are considered. It is concluded that Facebook may act as a separate social medium in which to develop and maintain relationships, providing an alternative social outlet associated with a range of positive psychological outcomes.
•Significant multiple linear regressions are conducted based on 164 Facebook posts.•Posts with images and videos are more prone to be liked.•Posts with images published during business hours are more ...prone to be commented.•The use of links in a post negatively influences the number of comments.•Images help to increase brand post popularity. Videos are only relevant for likes.
Social media is achieving an increasing importance as a channel for gathering information about products and services. Brands are developing its presence in social networking sites to meet brand awareness, engagement and word of mouth. In this context, the analysis of the factors that are conditioning consumer interaction with branded content becomes a matter of interest. This paper aims to shed light on those factors that are expected to impact on Facebook branded post popularity. A conceptual model is developed to reflect the influence of the content's richness and time frame on the number of comments and likes. An empirical analysis using multiple linear regressions is conducted based on 164 Facebook posts gathered from the fan pages of 5 Spanish travel agencies. Results suggest that the richness of the content (inclusions of images and videos) raises the impact of the post in terms of likes. On the other hand, using images and a proper publication time are significantly influencing the number of comments, whereas the use of links may decrease this metric.
This study empirically contributes to the existing literature on the management of marketing strategies for consumer engagement in social networking sites.
For the past few years Facebook becomes one of the most popular social networking website around the world. It is widely used website among the students for fulfilling their needs of interaction. ...Excessive usage of Facebook that leads to addiction on Facebook gets huge concern among scientific community. There were very studies that assess the impact of the Facebook usage and addiction on academic achievement. The present study was aimed to assess the impact of these factors on the academic results of undergrad students. A booklet, included questions regarding academic achievement, Facebook usage, and the Bergen Facebook Addiction Scale, was administered on a non-representative sample of 161 undergrad students. Results suggested the Facebook use and addiction as significant negative predictors of academic achievement. This study also explored significant mean differences in Facebook addiction score and academic achievement by gender. From the present study findings, it is time to rethink about controlling the students' usage of social media like Facebook.
•The present study examined the role of social support seeking through Facebook (SSS through FB).•Daily stress positively predicted adolescents’ SSS through FB.•SSS through FB directly increased ...adolescents’ depressed mood.•SSS through FB indirectly decreased adolescents’ depressed mood.•This harmful impact of SSS exclusively occurs in a social networking site context.
This study examined relationships among daily stress (i.e., school- and family-related stress), social support seeking through Facebook, perceived social support through Facebook, and depressed mood among adolescents (N=910). Structural equation modeling showed that daily stress positively predicted adolescents’ seeking of social support through Facebook. In addition, when social support was sought on Facebook and subsequently perceived, social support seeking through Facebook decreased adolescents’ depressed mood. However, when social support was sought on Facebook, but not perceived, social support seeking through Facebook increased adolescents’ depressed mood. When comparing these relationships with similar relationships in a traditional social support context, results showed that the exacerbating impact of social support seeking on depressed mood exclusively transpires in a social networking site context. The discussion focuses on the understanding and explanation of these findings, and directions for future research.
In order to better understand why students use Facebook and how Facebook can be used for educational activities students’ attitudes and perceptions towards purposes of Facebook usage and Facebook ...educational usage were investigated in this study. Also, theoretical models of the purposes of Facebook usage and Facebook educational usage proposed in literature were examined using the sample of 226 students from University of Belgrade, Technical faculty in Bor. Previous studies have pointed out that there are three underlying dimensions of purposes of Facebook usage that can be indicated as social relations, work related activities and daily activities. Facebook educational usage also includes three underlying dimensions defined as communication, collaboration and resource/material sharing. These hypothesized three-factor models of purposes of Facebook usage and Facebook educational usage were tested on the present sample data using confirmatory factor analysis. The results confirmed hypothesized latent structures and theoretical validity of both investigated factor models. Further analysis revealed that, according to students, collaboration through academic groups (communities) represents the most important value of Facebook implementation in academic activities.
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•Purposes of usage and educational Facebook usage factor structures were determined.•Purposes of Facebook usage include social relations, work activities and daily activities.•Facebook educational usage includes communication, collaboration and material sharing.•Collaboration through academic groups is the best form of Facebook educational usage.
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