An exploratory study into the interplay of coolness and maladaptive social media use: Identifying profiles of addiction-like symptoms among Jamaican users
This research article examines the interplay between coolness and maladaptive social media use among Jamaican users. In addition, it explores profiles of addiction-like symptoms among social media users in Jamaica and identifies the prevalence of maladaptive use. A total of 180 participants from the...
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| description | This research article examines the interplay between coolness and maladaptive social media use among Jamaican users. In addition, it explores profiles of addiction-like symptoms among social media users in Jamaica and identifies the prevalence of maladaptive use. A total of 180 participants from the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Jamaica, completed a self-administered survey that assessed engagement, maladaptive social media use, coolness, and preference for online social interaction. The Bergen's Social Media Addiction Scale was utilized to measure maladaptive social media use, while the inner and outer cool questionnaire and the Generalized Problematic Internet Use Scale assessed coolness and preference for online social interaction, respectively. Latent profile analysis was employed to identify latent subgroups based on maladaptive behavior patterns, as well as perceptions of coolness. The results revealed two latent subgroups based on coolness perception (high perceived coolness and average perceived coolness) and three latent subgroups based on maladaptive behavior (high-risk, low-risk, and no risk). An empirical cutpoint for the BSMAS was found to be 18, which suggested a 27.8% prevalence of maladaptive social media use in Jamaica. Gender differences were observed in maladaptive use and preference for online social interaction, with females exhibiting higher levels of both. The findings also indicated significant relationships between engagement levels, coolness dimensions, and maladaptive social media use risk profiles. Overall, this study sheds light on the complex relationship between coolness, social media use, and addiction-like symptoms, providing insights into the Jamaican context. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ac8d0413dc8945498fcebbbffaacf2332023-09-22T04:40:09ZengElsevierTelematics and Informatics Reports2772-50302023-09-0111100091An exploratory study into the interplay of coolness and maladaptive social media use: Identifying profiles of addiction-like symptoms among Jamaican usersTroy Smith0Venecia Pearce-Dunbar1Targeted Evidence-Based Research Solutions, Arouca, Trinidad and Tobago; Corresponding author.University of the West Indies, Mona, JamaicaThis research article examines the interplay between coolness and maladaptive social media use among Jamaican users. In addition, it explores profiles of addiction-like symptoms among social media users in Jamaica and identifies the prevalence of maladaptive use. A total of 180 participants from the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Jamaica, completed a self-administered survey that assessed engagement, maladaptive social media use, coolness, and preference for online social interaction. The Bergen's Social Media Addiction Scale was utilized to measure maladaptive social media use, while the inner and outer cool questionnaire and the Generalized Problematic Internet Use Scale assessed coolness and preference for online social interaction, respectively. Latent profile analysis was employed to identify latent subgroups based on maladaptive behavior patterns, as well as perceptions of coolness. The results revealed two latent subgroups based on coolness perception (high perceived coolness and average perceived coolness) and three latent subgroups based on maladaptive behavior (high-risk, low-risk, and no risk). An empirical cutpoint for the BSMAS was found to be 18, which suggested a 27.8% prevalence of maladaptive social media use in Jamaica. Gender differences were observed in maladaptive use and preference for online social interaction, with females exhibiting higher levels of both. The findings also indicated significant relationships between engagement levels, coolness dimensions, and maladaptive social media use risk profiles. Overall, this study sheds light on the complex relationship between coolness, social media use, and addiction-like symptoms, providing insights into the Jamaican context.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772503023000518Coolnessonline social interactionJamaicaaddictiononline behaviorsocial media |
| spellingShingle | Troy Smith Venecia Pearce-Dunbar An exploratory study into the interplay of coolness and maladaptive social media use: Identifying profiles of addiction-like symptoms among Jamaican users Telematics and Informatics Reports Coolness online social interaction Jamaica addiction online behavior social media |
| title | An exploratory study into the interplay of coolness and maladaptive social media use: Identifying profiles of addiction-like symptoms among Jamaican users |
| title_full | An exploratory study into the interplay of coolness and maladaptive social media use: Identifying profiles of addiction-like symptoms among Jamaican users |
| title_fullStr | An exploratory study into the interplay of coolness and maladaptive social media use: Identifying profiles of addiction-like symptoms among Jamaican users |
| title_full_unstemmed | An exploratory study into the interplay of coolness and maladaptive social media use: Identifying profiles of addiction-like symptoms among Jamaican users |
| title_short | An exploratory study into the interplay of coolness and maladaptive social media use: Identifying profiles of addiction-like symptoms among Jamaican users |
| title_sort | exploratory study into the interplay of coolness and maladaptive social media use identifying profiles of addiction like symptoms among jamaican users |
| topic | Coolness online social interaction Jamaica addiction online behavior social media |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772503023000518 |
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