The rise of social networking sites have provided a new avenue for interpersonal
communication. Facebook, as the largest social networking site targeted at providing access …

The benefits of using social network sites (SNS) have spurred heated debate in academia
and popular culture alike. This study sought to address the debate by formulating a new …

Stressful life events are viewed as the leading cause of psychological distress. Self-
disclosure, however, could buffer the deleterious impact of stress on mental health. Recent …

Although studies have shown that Instagram use and young adults' mental health are cross-
sectionally associated, longitudinal evidence is lacking. In addition, no study thus far …

As Facebook continues to grow its number of active users, the potential to harness data
generated by Facebook users also grows. As much of Facebook users' activity consists of …

Purpose There are differences in the motivations underlying technology behaviour in each
generational group; and there may be variances in the way each generational group uses …

Liking behavior in social media is growing in popularity. Yet there has been a lack of
research and understanding of the factors that motivate users to click “like” in social media …

Social virtual reality (social VR) platforms are gaining popularity among users. Previous
qualitative research suggests that feelings of presence can make these platforms an …

Existing research suggests that social media use is associated with higher levels of social
capital—the resources contained within a person's network of friends, family, and other …

Social network sites (SNS) have become an increasingly popular platform for providing and
receiving social support. Traditionally, females are believed to offer more social support …