College Students' Motivations for Facebook Use and Psychological Outcomes

被引:91
作者
Park, Namkee [1 ]
Lee, Seungyoon [2 ]
机构
[1] Yonsei Univ, Dept Commun, Seoul 120749, South Korea
[2] Purdue Univ, Brian Lamb Sch Commun, W Lafayette, IN 47907 USA
关键词
IMPRESSION MANAGEMENT; CIVIC LIFE; COMMUNICATION; PATTERNS; GRATIFICATIONS; STRATEGIES; FRIENDS; ONLINE; SITES;
D O I
10.1080/08838151.2014.966355
中图分类号
G2 [信息与知识传播];
学科分类号
05 ; 0503 ;
摘要
Based on the uses and gratifications framework, this study examined associations between motivations for using Facebook among college students, their concern for impression management, Facebook intensity, and psychological outcomes including sense of belonging and satisfaction with campus life. Using data from an online survey (N = 246), the study found that four motivations-entertainment, relationship maintenance, self-expression, and communication-together with impression management, were significantly associated with Facebook intensity. However, the impacts of Facebook intensity on psychological consequences were relatively limited. Theoretical implications of the study were discussed.
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页码:601 / 620
页数:20
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