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Relationship Between Social Media Use and Personality
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Abstract
In recent years, more and more individuals take a lot of time on social media. There is growing concern over the possible impacts of using social media on an individual's personality. This article examines how social media use and personality are related, as well as the variables that affect this relationship. The Big Five personality model is primarily used to investigate this relationship, with extroverted and open individuals found to use social media more frequently. Additionally, histrionic personality traits and female gender have been positively linked to social media addiction. The type of social media used can also impact personality, with Facebook potentially aiding individuals with low levels of satisfaction and self-esteem to build social capital. Other factors, such as sex, region, and social isolation, are also explored in relation to social media use and personality. Understanding the relationship between the two is crucial for assessing potential effects on individuals and informing interventions. Future research should examine how social media use and personality traits differ among different age groups and different culture. Also, how social media addiction develops over time and how it affects individuals' lives are essential to study.
Keywords
social media use, personality, relationship
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Wu,L. (2023). Relationship Between Social Media Use and Personality. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,9,325-330.
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