Addicted to Facebook: Examining the roles of personality characteristics, gratifications sought and Facebook exposure among youths
This study draws upon the Uses and Gratifications (U&G) theory and past studies on Facebook to deduce factors (i.e: personality characteristics and gratifications sought) that contribute to Facebook addiction amongst university students. Results of factor analysis...
Main Authors: | Omar, Bahiyah, Subramanian, K. |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Global Science and Technology Forum
2013
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Online Access: | http://eprints.usm.my/34868/1/FBaddiction_GSTF_2013.pdf |
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