Online Social Network Sites Usage and Impression Management of Adolescents and Relationship with Emotional and Behavioral Problems
Hatice Gozde Akkin Gurbuz, Safak Eray, Zeynep Seda Albayrak, Muhammed Tayyib Kadak.
Abstract
Objective: In recent years, almost all youths go online on social network sites (SNSs) practically every day. Online social networks may be considered a connection between the inner lives of adolescents and the outside world. On the other hand, how young people with mental difficulties use online social networks has attracted the attention of researchers in recent years. In this study, we aimed to investigate habits and durations of social network usage of adolescents, impression management on SNS and its relation to adolescent psychopathological features.
Methods: The population of our study consisted of 374 adolescents who were selected randomly from different neighborhoods in Istanbul that represent different socioeconomic levels. Participants were evaluated with Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire and Online Social Networking Survey.
Results: Behavioral problems, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (p
Key words: Adolescents, Mental Health, Behavior, Social Network Sites
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