Gender differences in the relationship between attachment styles, self-esteem and online deception: A mediation model
Online Deception is growing as a topic of research due to its potential risks for mental health and behaviors. This study explored the relationships between attachment styles and intentional misrepresentation of oneself in online dating (i.e., online deception) and investigated the mediating role of...
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| description | Online Deception is growing as a topic of research due to its potential risks for mental health and behaviors. This study explored the relationships between attachment styles and intentional misrepresentation of oneself in online dating (i.e., online deception) and investigated the mediating role of self-esteem. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted with voluntary Italian participants (N = 272) to test the proposed hypotheses. It was found that anxious attachment styles positively predicted online deception. Also, self-esteem was found to be mediator between anxious attachment styles and online deception, as well as between close attachment styles and online deception. Our results demonstrate the need to develop prevention interventions that target individuals’ styles of attachment that in turn foster self-esteem which co-contribute to promote a sensible and healthy use of online dating. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-22509488c953456ba1a8f1c58b3561872023-11-22T04:49:13ZengElsevierJournal of Affective Disorders Reports2666-91532023-12-0114100681Gender differences in the relationship between attachment styles, self-esteem and online deception: A mediation modelCristina Sechi0Laura Vismara1Department of Pedagogy, Psychology, Philosophy, University of Cagliari, Via Is Mirrionis 1, 09123 Cagliari, ItalyCorresponding author.; Department of Pedagogy, Psychology, Philosophy, University of Cagliari, Via Is Mirrionis 1, 09123 Cagliari, ItalyOnline Deception is growing as a topic of research due to its potential risks for mental health and behaviors. This study explored the relationships between attachment styles and intentional misrepresentation of oneself in online dating (i.e., online deception) and investigated the mediating role of self-esteem. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted with voluntary Italian participants (N = 272) to test the proposed hypotheses. It was found that anxious attachment styles positively predicted online deception. Also, self-esteem was found to be mediator between anxious attachment styles and online deception, as well as between close attachment styles and online deception. Our results demonstrate the need to develop prevention interventions that target individuals’ styles of attachment that in turn foster self-esteem which co-contribute to promote a sensible and healthy use of online dating.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666915323002172Attachment stylesSelf-esteemOnline deceptionGender differencesMediation model |
| spellingShingle | Cristina Sechi Laura Vismara Gender differences in the relationship between attachment styles, self-esteem and online deception: A mediation model Journal of Affective Disorders Reports Attachment styles Self-esteem Online deception Gender differences Mediation model |
| title | Gender differences in the relationship between attachment styles, self-esteem and online deception: A mediation model |
| title_full | Gender differences in the relationship between attachment styles, self-esteem and online deception: A mediation model |
| title_fullStr | Gender differences in the relationship between attachment styles, self-esteem and online deception: A mediation model |
| title_full_unstemmed | Gender differences in the relationship between attachment styles, self-esteem and online deception: A mediation model |
| title_short | Gender differences in the relationship between attachment styles, self-esteem and online deception: A mediation model |
| title_sort | gender differences in the relationship between attachment styles self esteem and online deception a mediation model |
| topic | Attachment styles Self-esteem Online deception Gender differences Mediation model |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666915323002172 |
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