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  • Psychology
  • Social Media Studies
  • Communication

Background:

  • Fear of social isolation is a significant driver of online behavior.
  • Facebook use patterns can influence psychological well-being.
  • Perceived social support is crucial for mental health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between fear of social isolation and Facebook usage behaviors.
  • To examine how specific Facebook behaviors (social comparison, self-presentation) mediate the effect on perceived social support.
  • To understand the paradoxical impact of social media use on feelings of connection.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was conducted with 316 Facebook users.
  • Participants' fear of social isolation, Facebook use patterns (social comparison, other-directed and inner-directed self-presentation), and perceived social support were assessed.
  • Statistical analyses were used to examine the proposed relationships.

Main Results:

  • Higher fear of isolation correlated with increased social comparison and other-directed self-presentation, and decreased inner-directed self-presentation.
  • Social comparison significantly lowered perceived social support, particularly for heavy Facebook users.
  • Inner-directed self-presentation significantly heightened perceived social support.

Conclusions:

  • The desire to avoid social isolation can paradoxically decrease perceived social support.
  • This occurs through increased social comparison and reduced authentic self-expression on Facebook.
  • Findings highlight the complex interplay between social anxiety, online behavior, and perceived social support.