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Investigation of the Relationship Between Problematic Facebook Usage

   

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Investigation of the relationship between Problematic Facebook Usage, narcissism and Self Esteem in Young Adults and the role of Gender.
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Facebook is one of the most well-known Social media site.Understanding if facebook is a predictor for problems such as depression, low self esteem, decreased well being, is essential.According to Toma and Hancock (2011), Addiction to Facebook has dire effects on an individual’s wellbeing.Positive correlation has been found between unhealthy Facebook usage and antisocial and self promotional behaviors (Carpenter, 2012).Purpose Statement
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Excessive attention seeking tendencies and obsession with one’s own self can be defined as Narcissism. Social media helps in reaching larger circles and acquiring more attention.Studies suggest significant relationship between excessive facebook usage and narcissism (Buffardi & Campbell, 2008). Studies suggest positive correlation between excessive usage of facebook and extraversion (Wilson, Fornasier, & White, 2010)Purpose statement
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The evaluation that an individual makes about themselves in terms of the capabilities they have, their significance and their self worth can be defined as self esteem (Wilson, Fornasier, & White, 2010).A negative correlation has been found between Unhealthy Facebook use and Self Esteem. (Echeburúa, 2010)Studies suggest that young people have the tendency to fall into addiction for facebook in comparison to other age groups (Forest & Wood, 2012).
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