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Rictavia Schiff 2023 A Study of Social Media and Self Esteem.pdf (680.88 KB)
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A Study of Social Media and Self Esteem
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Schiff, Rictavia
ORCID® Identifier
http://orcid.org/0009-0002-4040-9065
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http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1691684048862679
Abstract Details
Year and Degree
2023, Psy. D., Antioch University, Antioch Santa Barbara: Clinical Psychology.
Abstract
Images have become prominent means of communication online through social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Selfies are the most common type of photo that is shared on social media, taken by a person captured within the photo. Social media platforms allow people to obtain social rewards, through the responses it receives, which leaves the question regarding “Could an individual be negatively affected by posting Selfies?”. The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of uploading Selfies on self-esteem. In addition, this study aimed to explore the impact of how their Selfie is received by their peers after uploaded. Social support and anxiety are useful in understanding the impacts of posting Selfies. A quantitative study was designed to test the effects of uploading Selfies has on self- esteem, social support, and emotional well-being. The study was conducted online with volunteers. Data were gathered using a survey form, as well as the following instruments: State- Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), the Self-Conscious Scale- Revised (SCS-R), and the Social Support- Interpersonal Support Evaluation List (ISEL). The frequency of uploading Selfies did not demonstrate any effects on the aforementioned variables. The results of the data collection indicated that there were statistically significant relationships among enthusiasm for uploading Selfies, increased trait anxiety, and diminished depression. Additionally, there was a statistically significant relationship between Disappointment for uploading Selfies and higher trait anxiety only. This study provided a framework for future explorations of identity construction through Selfies and social media use. This dissertation is available in open access at AURA, https://aura.antioch.edu/ and OhioLINK ETD Center, https://etd.ohiolink.edu
Committee
Stephen Southern, Ed.D (Committee Chair)
Lynn Dhanak, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
Jerri Lynn Hogg, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
Pages
108 p.
Subject Headings
Personality Psychology
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Psychology
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Social Psychology
Keywords
Selfie, Social Media, Self-esteem, Social Support, Emotional Well-being
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Schiff, R. (2023).
A Study of Social Media and Self Esteem
[Doctoral dissertation, Antioch University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1691684048862679
APA Style (7th edition)
Schiff, Rictavia.
A Study of Social Media and Self Esteem.
2023. Antioch University, Doctoral dissertation.
OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center
, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1691684048862679.
MLA Style (8th edition)
Schiff, Rictavia. "A Study of Social Media and Self Esteem." Doctoral dissertation, Antioch University, 2023. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1691684048862679
Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)
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