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 …

Facebook is one of the most popular social networking sites. The present paper examines
the relations between fear of missing out, narcissism, Facebook intrusion, and life …

This study examines for the first time whether—and subsequently the extent to which—social
connectedness can be derived from Facebook in a population of older Facebook users …

Social networks are one of the most used communication methods of today's world. Their
use in different fields has been examined in several research studies. This study aims to …

This qualitative research study examines the sense of belonging among first year students
during the Covid-19 pandemic. Specifically, the study focuses on how the Covid-19 …

Having others acknowledge and validate one's true self is associated with better
psychological health. Existing research indicates that an individual's true self may be more …

The emergence of social network sites and online communities has offered new possibilities
for older adults to stay socially connected and older adults comprise a growing user group of …

The multidisciplinary field of personal relationships has focused primarily on strong ties
(romantic relationships, friendships, family relationships). However, acquaintances (weak …

It is well documented that cyberbullying can lead to adverse mental health outcomes.
Separate research shows that higher levels of social connectedness may result in more …

Purpose As social commerce migrates to the mobile platform, mobile social commerce (ms–
commerce), an emerging way of conducting social commerce in the mobile environment, is …