The mediation effect of negative social comparison on social networking site participation and rumination

Date of Publication

2016

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology

Subject Categories

Psychology

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Psychology

Thesis Adviser

Darren E. Dumaop

Defense Panel Member

Zyra Evangelista

Abstract/Summary

A survey of 287 emerging adults and adults were conducted around Metro Manila, Laguna, and Cavite to investigate the relationship among social network sites participation, negative social comparison, and rumination. It was hypothesized that the relationship between social networking sites participation and rumination was mediated by negative and social comparison. Using a simple regression analysis, it was found that social networking sites participation significantly predicted rumination. A simple mediation analysis, using the Process Macro plugin, showed that social network participation did not predict rumination once negative social comparison was integrated in the model. Therefore, negative social comparison is a mediating variable between social network participation and rumination. Mediation analysis results show that negative social comparison, as a result of social networking sites participation (SNS), is a predictor of rumination. Along with this, age differences based on developmental stages has no effect on the relationship of social networking sites participation, negative social comparison, and rumination. The discussion of the findings focus on the implications of the result on avid SNS users, psychological therapy, and theoretical boundaries.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU21489

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

vii, 45 leaves ; 28 cm.

Keywords

Social comparison--Philippines; Social networks-- Philippines; Rumination

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