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  • Human-Computer Interaction

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  • Short video platforms facilitate both active engagement (liking, commenting) and passive consumption.
  • The distinct impacts of active versus passive short video usage on subjective well-being are not well understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the mechanisms through which active and passive short video usage influence subjective well-being.
  • To explore the mediating role of social anxiety in this relationship.
  • To identify key platform behaviors that impact well-being.

Main Methods:

  • Path analysis and network analysis were employed.
  • 1086 participants completed the Short Video Usage Questionnaire, Subjective Well-Being Scale, and Interaction Anxiety Scale.

Main Results:

  • Active usage positively predicted life satisfaction and positive affect; passive usage did not.
  • Social anxiety mediated the effects: active use alleviated it, enhancing well-being, while passive use exacerbated it, diminishing well-being.
  • Network analysis identified "live interaction" as a core behavior for reducing social anxiety and improving subjective well-being.

Conclusions:

  • Active engagement with short videos, particularly live interactions, positively influences subjective well-being by mitigating social anxiety.
  • Passive consumption may negatively impact well-being through increased social anxiety.
  • Findings offer guidance for promoting rational and beneficial use of short video platforms.