Online Social Behaviour

Question 1

Describe Social media use

Answer 1

20.9million social media users in Australia 78%.
58% use to keep in touch with family
44% use social media to fill spare time.

Question 2

Main outcome of Huang 2017 correlational study

Answer 2

Positive association between time spent on social media and depression

Question 3

Festinger (1954) social comparison study

Answer 3

• When uncertain about our abilities or opinions, we evaluate ourselves through comparisons with similar others

Question 4

What is social capital?

Answer 4

The resources we gain from our relationships

Question 5

What are the types of Social capital?

Answer 5

• Bridging social capital from weak ties
• Strong ties (social support)

Question 6

What is social capital on social media?

Answer 6

• Networking value
• offline participation
• Horizon Broadening
• emotional support

Question 7

What are the interpersonal Goals of online social behaviour?

Answer 7

• Self image greater intentions to share self promoting content
• Compassionate (support) greater intentions to share prosocial content

Question 8

What is Ostracism?

Answer 8

• Being ignored by others
• Can threaten belonging, self esteem, control and meaningful existence

Question 9

Describe trolling

Answer 9

Attempts to antagonise others online
- more likely when feeling anonymous vs identifiable

Question 10

Thacker & Griffiths (2012) findings in trolling

Answer 10

Those who experienced more trolling in online video games had lower self esteem

Question 11

What is cyberbullying?

Answer 11

An aggressive, intentional act carried out by a group or individual, using electronic forms of contact.

Question 12

What is Cyberbullying perpetration?

Answer 12

Related to higher levels of sadism, psychopathy, Machiavellianism

Question 13

What does Cyberbullying victimisation lead to?

Answer 13

Related to greater psychological distress, depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation

Question 14

What are active and passive social media use?

Answer 14

Passive - (negative impact) relevant social comparison
Active - (positive impact) targeted/warm

Question 15

What is Phubbing?

Answer 15

• Snubbing someone in a social setting by concentrating on phone
• negative impact on communication quality and relationship satisfaction

Question 16

What is the link between Phubbing and narcissism?

Answer 16

• feelings of entitlement, antagonistic / manipulative characteristics
• more insecurity and inadequacy (vulnerable)