Relationship insecurity linked to spending too much time on social media, says research
TIMES SOF INDIA 16.09.2018
Being insecure about one’s close relationships is associated with using social media platforms in problematic ways, according to a new research. The study was based on attachment theory, which describes how people form relationships with others. People can be secure or insecure in their attachments to others, and insecure individuals can be either anxious or avoidant. The study found that attachment anxiety was associated with using Facebook to compare oneself to others, create a false impression of oneself, over-share personal information about oneself, and using the site at the expense of other activities. The researchers also found that the association between attachment insecurity and these maladaptive behaviours was stronger among those with low self-esteem and high psychological distress.
“It is important to stress that the research does not suggest that there is something damaging about Facebook or other social media services, but rather, some people network online in ways that could be considered maladaptive, exacerbating distress and vulnerability. We would hope that as a result of this research, people will become more mindful regarding how they engage with social media platforms, perhaps monitoring how they feel before and after using the site, and if necessary, adapting their use accordingly,” said researcher Sally Flynn.
— Agencies
TIMES SOF INDIA 16.09.2018
Being insecure about one’s close relationships is associated with using social media platforms in problematic ways, according to a new research. The study was based on attachment theory, which describes how people form relationships with others. People can be secure or insecure in their attachments to others, and insecure individuals can be either anxious or avoidant. The study found that attachment anxiety was associated with using Facebook to compare oneself to others, create a false impression of oneself, over-share personal information about oneself, and using the site at the expense of other activities. The researchers also found that the association between attachment insecurity and these maladaptive behaviours was stronger among those with low self-esteem and high psychological distress.
“It is important to stress that the research does not suggest that there is something damaging about Facebook or other social media services, but rather, some people network online in ways that could be considered maladaptive, exacerbating distress and vulnerability. We would hope that as a result of this research, people will become more mindful regarding how they engage with social media platforms, perhaps monitoring how they feel before and after using the site, and if necessary, adapting their use accordingly,” said researcher Sally Flynn.
— Agencies
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