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  • Psychology
  • Communication Studies
  • Digital Media Research

Background:

  • Social media use (SMU) is often measured by frequency or passive/active engagement.
  • Previous operationalizations may explain inconsistent associations with psychological outcomes.
  • A comprehensive understanding of SMU's underlying factor structure is lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and validate a robust factor structure for social media use.
  • To develop a reliable measurement scale for diverse SMU patterns.
  • To advance the conceptualization of social media engagement.

Main Methods:

  • Three studies involving college students (N=176, 311, 397) were conducted.
  • Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were employed to test SMU structures.
  • The Social Media Use Scale was developed and validated.

Main Results:

  • An exploratory factor analysis suggested a four-factor model: belief-based, consumption-based, image-based, and comparison-based SMU.
  • Confirmatory factor analysis in a preregistered study supported this four-factor structure.
  • The developed subscales demonstrated good internal consistency and convergent validity.

Conclusions:

  • A novel, four-factor classification of social media use (SMU) was identified and validated.
  • This framework provides a more nuanced understanding of user engagement beyond simple frequency or activity levels.
  • The Social Media Use Scale offers a reliable tool for measuring these distinct SMU dimensions.