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Use of social-networking sites and subjective well-being: a study in South Korea
Gyudong Lee1, Jaeeun Lee, Soonjae Kwon
1School of Business, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, South Korea.
Abstract:
Social-networking sites (SNSs) provide users with a unique computer-mediated environment where individuals are able to disclose their thoughts, feelings, and experiences within their circle of personal ties. From a positive psychological perspective, this research investigated the use of SNSs and users' subjective well-being. The results show that although the time spent using a SNS is not related to well-being, the amount of self-disclosure on SNSs is positively related to subjective well-being. In addition, an individual's socioeconomic status is negatively related to self-disclosing behavior.
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