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The Relationship Between Problematic Internet Use, WhatsApp and Personality
Cristina Bernal-Ruiz1, Ana Isabel Rosa-Alcázar1
1Department of Personality, Assessment and Psychological Treatment, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain.
Europe'S Journal of Psychology
|March 25, 2022
Summary
Impulsive individuals show a higher risk for problematic internet use and negative impacts from WhatsApp. Personality factors, including the Big Five, also correlate with these internet behaviors.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Internet Studies
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Internet usage patterns can indicate user needs, motivations, and personality.
- Understanding the link between personality and problematic internet use is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the relationship between Big Five Personality factors and impulsivity with Problematic Internet Use.
- To investigate the connection between personality traits and the Negative Impact of WhatsApp.
Main Methods:
- Survey research involving 630 university students (18-62 years old, 75.7% female).
- Statistical analysis to determine correlations between personality factors, impulsivity, and internet use outcomes.
Main Results:
- Significant correlations were found between Big Five Personality factors and impulsivity with Problematic Internet Use.
- Impulsivity emerged as the strongest predictor for both Problematic Internet Use and the Negative Impact of WhatsApp.
- Personality traits and impulsivity are linked to negative consequences of internet and WhatsApp usage.
Conclusions:
- Impulsive individuals may be more prone to developing Problematic Internet Use.
- Impulsive traits are associated with a greater negative impact from WhatsApp use.
- Personality characteristics play a significant role in problematic internet behaviors and their consequences.
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