Psychosocial Influences on Compulsive Facebook Habits: Personality Meets Self-Perception
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Background: An increasing number of people are seeing the detrimental effects of Facebook use on their mental health and ability to interact socially, a phenomenon known as problematic Facebook use (PFU). Perceived social acceptability, self-efficacy, self-esteem, and personality characteristics are major factors in determining whether Facebook usage is excessive or maladaptive, according to previous studies.
Method: This research followed the standard procedure for meta-analyses by conducting a systematic review. via the use of predetermined search terms, relevant studies were located via databases including Medline, Scopus, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect. A total of 124 studies were considered after screening and eligibility evaluation. Using standardised methods and evaluation tools, data extraction and quality assessment were carried out.
Results: According to the results, PFU is favourably correlated with narcissism, impulsivity, loneliness, and high levels of neuroticism, and negatively correlated with attributes like emotional stability and conscientiousness. Some of the characteristics that mediate the relationship between problematic use and low self-esteem and self-efficacy include social comparison, the need for external validation, and the fear of missing out (FoMO). People are more likely to participate in excessive online conversations when they believe they are socially acceptable to do so.
Conclusion: A number of interrelated psychological and personality traits contribute to PFU's complexity. Those who are already emotionally and socially vulnerable may resort to this unhealthy coping method. In order to improve mental health and decrease harmful social media usage, it is important to address these variables via tailored treatments.
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