Social Media Posts: An Experience Sampling Study of Posting and Social Comparisons
Description
The study was conducted among 71 undergraduate students. Participants completed a baseline survey consisting of sociodemographic information, social media use metrics, Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale and the Inventory of Parent Peer Attachment. Using experience sampling method, participants reported six times per day for 5 days on their social media use in the previous hour (including posting, posting valence, and social comparison) and their momentary experiences of connectedness and self-esteem.
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The in-app notifications for the ESM surveys were sent between 9:00am and 10:00pm. To maximize compliance, a 1-hour time window was provided to complete each survey. Participants received an in-app reminder notification if after 20 minutes of the first in-app notification they had not responded. If a participant does not respond within the 1-hour timeframe, then the ESM survey was marked incomplete. See survey items file for copy of surveys.
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Mount Royal University
Faculty of Arts Endeavor Fund October 2021