Potential Link Between Social Media Usage and Sensation Seeking
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.53469/jsshl.2024.07(01).02Keywords:
Sensation Seeking, Screen-Time Usage, Social Media, Addictive Behaviors, BoredomAbstract
Social media has been a significant part of people’s lives in the current society, which impacts both negatively and positively. Social media addiction is one of the negative results of social media usage. The primary reason for using screen time is to overcome boredom. In addition, people with sensation-seeking personalities frequently participate in addictive behaviors, including gambling and binge drinking, to reduce their feelings of boredom and they share qualities with those who seek higher levels of stimulation when experiencing boredom. The present study explores the potential links between social media usage and sensation seeking. Fifty-one participants completed measures assessing screen-time use on social media platforms and sensation-seeking traits. Social media usage was found to be positively associated with sensation seeking. Therefore, people who spend more time on social media platforms reported having a more assertive sensation-seeking personality.
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