The popularity of social networking sites (SNSs) has prompted researchers to investigate the
relationship between SNS use and various psychological variables, one being, self-esteem …

The use of social networking sites (SNSs) has become a widespread part of modern-day life.
A recent proliferation of research regarding SNS use pertains to its association with self …

Adolescents spend a substantial amount of time using social networking sites (SNSs);
however, little is known regarding whether such use is associated with indicators of …

Do social networking sites (SNSs) influence well-being? According to the active-passive
model of SNS use, the impact of SNSs on well-being depends on how they are used: Using …

Social networking sites (SNSs) offer new avenues for interpersonal communication and self-
presentation. We report a meta-analysis of 80 studies yielding 143 effect sizes on the effect …

During the past decade, online social networking has caused profound changes in the way
people communicate and interact. It is unclear, however, whether some of these changes …

As represented by “Facebook depression” and “alone together,” the effects of SNS use on a
person's psychosocial well-being have been highlighted of late, but it is still unclear if SNS …

The present study was conducted with two goals in mind:(1) to examine the influence of
using different types of SNS use on users' well-being, and (2) to examine the mediating roles …

Young people are increasingly using social networking sites (SNSs) like MySpace and
Facebook to engage with others. The use of SNSs can have both positive and negative …

Prior research on predictors of social network site (SNS) use has mainly focused on the Big
Five, narcissism, and self-esteem. Results have been inconsistent, and variance explained …