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Journal of Behavioral Addictions

Background and aims: Recent research suggests that use of social networking sites can be addictive for some individuals. Due to the link between motivations for media use and the development of addiction, this systematic review examines Facebook-related uses and gratifications research and Facebook addiction research. Method: Searches of a large academic database revealed 23 studies examining the uses and gratifications of Facebook, and nine studies of Facebook addiction. Results: Comparison of uses and gratifications research reveals that the most popular motives for Facebook use are relationship maintenance, passing time, entertainment, and companionship. These motivations may be related to Facebook addiction through use that is habitual, excessive, or motivated by a desire for mood alteration. Examination of Facebook addiction research indicates that Facebook use can become habitual or excessive, and some addicts use the site to escape from negative moods. However, examination of Facebook addiction measures highlights inconsistency in the field. Discussion: There is some evidence to support the argument that uses and gratifications of Facebook are linked with Facebook addiction. Furthermore, it appears as if the social skill model of addiction may explain Facebook addiction, but inconsistency in the measurement of this condition limits the ability to provide conclusive arguments. Conclusions: This paper recommends that further research be performed to establish the links between uses and gratifications and Facebook addiction. Furthermore, in order to enhance the construct validity of Facebook addiction, researchers should take a more systematic approach to assessment.

Medical Express, 2016

INTRODUCTION: Facebook is the world's most widely accessed social network, where millions of people intercommunicate. Behavioral and psychological changes relate to abusive and uncontrolled use creating severe impacts on users' life. METHOD: A critical revision was performed through MedLine, Lilacs, SciELO and Cochrane databases using the terms: "Facebook Addiction, " "Social Network Sites, " "Facebook Abuse. " The search covered the past 5 years up to January 2015. Articles that examine dependence on Facebook in the general population were included; we analyzed how this concept evolved over the last five years, and hope to contribute to the better understanding of the issue and its impacts. RESULTS: Although controversial, published reports correlate Facebook addiction to mechanisms of reward and gratification. Some users developed an abusive relationship stimulated by the false feeling of satisfaction or as a way to feel better or more self-assured (increased level of excitement or escape). Studies from several countries indicate different prevalence, probably due to lack of consensus, and the use of different denominations, giving rise to the adoption of different diagnostic criteria. CONCLUSION: Social Networks are modern communication tools; however, not only benefits, but also subsequent damage caused by its abusive use must be monitored. Many users with abusive usage and dependence recognize significant losses in their personal, professional, academic, social and family lives. Further investigation is needed to determine if abusive Facebook usage is a new psychiatric classification or merely the substrate of other disorders.

Current Psychology, 2020

Studies conducted on Social Networking Sites (SNSs) addiction have to a large extent focused on Facebook as a prototypical example of SNS. Nonetheless, the evolution of SNSs has spawn conceptual and methodological controversies in terms of the operationalization of SNS addiction. In order to bring more clarity to this field the present study aimed to investigate the construct validity of the Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale (BSMAS) in comparison to the Bergen Facebook Addiction Scale (BFAS) among 1099 young subjects (146 Facebook-only users and 953 who had an account on Facebook and at least one additional SNS). Furthermore, the study aimed to investigate the unique contribution of SNS addiction to stress and general well-being above and beyond personality characteristic and Facebook addiction specifically. Participants completed a survey assessing SNS addiction, Facebook addiction, demography, Big Five personality traits, perceived stress, and general subjective well-being. BSMA...

ADDICTA: THE TURKISH JOURNAL ON ADDICTIONS, 2016

Empirical research has emerged that supports the existence of Facebook addiction. However, most studies have methodological limitations. In particular, the assessment of Facebook addiction is often varied and unjustified, which compromises construct validity. The purpose of the current study is to perform a qualitative exploration of Facebook addiction using seven core symptoms of Internet addiction (negative consequences, loss of control, online social enhancement, preoccupation, mood alteration, withdrawal, and excessive use) as a foundation. Participants were 417 self-identified excessive Facebook users (131 male, 286 female) aged between 18 and 80 (X = 31.57, SD = 9.33). All participants were recruited from Facebook and online discussion boards. Data were collected using open-ended online survey questions. Thematic analysis of the responses has provided preliminary support for the existence of seven core symptoms of Internet addiction among excessive Facebook users. This study is among the first to conduct an in-depth qualitative exploration of Facebook addiction using a sample of Facebook users. The findings have helped move Facebook addiction research closer towards construct validity, which will allow for more focused research in this area.

Facebook has rapidly grown to become the most popular social network of all time. The website now plays an integral role in the social lives of many of its users and is even cited as an indispensable tool. Against this backdrop, early signs point towards an unhealthy relationship between the website and some of its users. Aims The study aims to test a number of hypotheses surrounding the usage types and levels of addiction of the users of Facebook. Chiefly of these, the study aims to determine whether users are aware of their addiction, through side-by-side comparison of established addiction criteria and a self assessment question. Methods A questionnaire was developed, based on the Bergen instrument for rating addiction, together with demographic, usage and a single self assessment addiction question. A request to complete the questionnaire was dispatched via Twitter, Facebook and using a university email distribution list within the university of Sheffield. In total 475 responses were received. Results A correlation exists between users’ level of addiction based on the Bergen scale and users’ awareness of their addiction. Use of every function within Facebook correlated with addiction. Those who were addicted were more content engaged, functionally engaged and empowered by Facebook. Conclusions The study paves the way for a significant number of further investigations surrounding each aspect of addiction. Generally speaking, those who use Facebook more and use more individual components of the website are more likely to be addicted. Typically users are good at recognising their addiction.

Recent press reports have claimed that the excessive use of online social networking sites (SNSs) may be potentially addictive. The mass appeal of social networks on the Internet could potentially be a cause for concern, especially considering the increasing amounts of time young people spend online. On the Internet, young people can engage in a variety of activities some of which may have the potential to be addictive. From a psychological perspective, it may be plausible to speak of ‘Facebook Addiction Disorder’ (or more generally ‘Social Networking Site Addiction Disorder’) because addiction criteria, such as neglect of personal life, mental preoccupation, escapism, mood modifying experiences, tolerance, and concealing the addictive behavior, appear to be present in some people who use SNSs excessively (Young, 2009). As a consequence of the increased media attention to headlines about ‘Facebook addiction’, we recently reviewed all the scientific evidence on the topic (Kuss & Griffiths, 2011a). This article briefly summarises what we found.

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Sites: Journal of Social Anthropology and Cultural Studies, 2018

A review essay of three recent books exploring the boundaries of the ethnographic frontier, including The Mushroom at the End of the World (Tsing), Anthropologies and Futures and Making Homes.

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