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Integrating Computerized Linguistic and Social Network Analyses to Capture Addiction Recovery Capital in an Online Community
Published on: May 31, 2019
Social network site addiction - an overview.
Cecilie Schou Andreassen, Ståle Pallesen1
1Department of Psychosocial Science, University of Bergen, Christiesgt. 12 NO-5015 Bergen, Norway. cecilie.andreassen@psych.uib.no.
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|September 5, 2013
Summary
Social network site addiction (SNS-addiction) research is emerging, with studies linking it to various problems. More rigorous research is needed to understand causes and develop effective treatments for this growing concern.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Behavioral Science
- Digital Media Studies
Background:
- Increasing prevalence of compulsive social media use necessitates a clearer understanding of social network site addiction (SNS-addiction).
- Existing research often uses interchangeable terms like 'Facebook addiction' and 'SNS-addiction', highlighting a need for conceptual clarity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of the current research landscape on social network site addiction (SNS-addiction).
- To synthesize findings on SNS-addiction's definition, measurement, causes, consequences, and treatment, offering recommendations for future research.
Main Methods:
- This study presents a narrative review of existing literature on social network site addiction (SNS-addiction).
- It examines various developed measures, cross-sectional study findings, and theoretical underpinnings of SNS-addiction.
Main Results:
- Seven distinct measures for SNS-addiction exist but lack validation against each other.
- Preliminary studies suggest associations between SNS-addiction and negative health, academic, and interpersonal outcomes.
- Dispositional factors appear to be significant antecedents, though socio-cultural and behavioral factors require further exploration.
Conclusions:
- Research on social network site addiction (SNS-addiction) is nascent, demanding further conceptual and empirical investigation.
- Longitudinal studies with objective measures and representative samples are crucial for establishing causality and long-term effects.
- Existing Internet addiction treatment strategies may offer transferable insights for SNS-addiction interventions.
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