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Summary

Social media engagement can boost eudaimonic well-being, focusing on meaning. However, factors like perceived inauthenticity and slacktivism may hinder positive outcomes and social good initiatives.

Area of Science:

  • Positive media psychology
  • Social media psychology

Background:

  • Emerging research explores social media's impact on eudaimonic well-being.
  • Eudaimonic well-being focuses on meaning, distinct from hedonic gratifications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine how social media engagement influences eudaimonic well-being.
  • To identify content types and user interactions that amplify positive outcomes.
  • To explore factors that may diminish well-being and prosocial outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of user engagement with social media content.
  • Examination of specific content types (e.g., heart-warming videos).
  • Investigation of user interactions (e.g., commenting, sharing).

Main Results:

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  • Perceived inauthenticity can diminish positive outcomes.
  • Prosocial behaviors are often subsequent outcomes, but slacktivism poses challenges.

Conclusions:

  • Social media can foster meaning-based well-being.
  • Content and interaction design are crucial for maximizing positive effects.
  • Addressing challenges like slacktivism is necessary for leveraging social media for social good.