The Relationship Between Social Media Use and Eudaimonic Well-Being Indicators Among Egyptian Adolescents- A Field Study

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Ain Shams University

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  Despite growing interest in the impact of social media use (SMU) on well-being, its association with key aspects of Eudaimonic well-being (EWB) remains understudied. This study examined the complex interplay between SMU dimensions (type, intensity, and impact evaluations) and EWB dimensions) self-acceptance, positive social relations, and autonomy (in 704 Egyptian adolescents (14-19 years old). A cross-sectional design employed online questionnaires to assess both SMU dimensions and EWB aspects in the adolescent sample. Statistical analyses, including EFA, non-parametric tests, and PCA, explored relationships between variables and factors like gender, major, and age, considering the non-normal data distribution. Weak to moderate correlations emerged between social media use (SMU) and eudemonic well-being (EWB), varying with individual factors like age, academic major, and social media platform type. Specifically, the type of SMU positively correlated with positive social relations (moderately) but negatively with self-acceptance (weakly). The intensity of use also negatively impacted self-acceptance (moderately) but showed weak positive associations with good social relations and perceived negative impact of use. Additionally, perceived negative impacts of SMU use were consistently associated with lower well-being across all aspects. Notably, self-acceptance showed the strongest negative association with SMU, indicating potential negative effects on self-image. Positive social relations exhibited the strongest positive association, highlighting potential benefits for social connection. These findings underscore the complex nature of the SMU-EWB relationship and the importance of considering individual factors in assessing its impact. They also emphasize the multifaceted influence of SMU, with both positive and negative effects on EWB indicators.

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