Slugline for social media artical5/20/2023 ![]() We have concluded that number of friends on Facebook effects mood because Facebook creates intensified relationships through extensive content/media sharing. Apart from those results, RQ3 and RQ4 displayed that, based on the data analyzed, there is no relationship between jealousy and envy or urge to change one’s lifestyle and number of followers or friends on social media platforms. Although RQ1 and RQ2 had significant relationships present in regards to number of friends on Facebook and mood and number of followers on Instagram and satisfaction, the overall relationship was not strong due to their r’s being so low (RQ1: r =.0005, RQ2: r =. Our results suggest that the number of followers or friends on social media do not have a strong effect on one’s temporary mood. Each variable was measured using multiple choice questions that were answered based on the Likert scale. The temporary effects included change in mood, jealousy or envy, yearn to change lifestyle, and overall satisfaction. ![]() The dependent variables were the temporary effects that social media had on the participant’s states of mind. ![]() Participants were asked to record the number of followers or friends they had from Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. The independent variable was the amount of followers or friends on social media platform. The survey consisted of 10 questions and asked questions regarding demographics, the amount of time spent on social media, the amount of friends or followers they had on the social media platforms, and lastly, questions based on how social media affected their temporary state of mind. The average participant had 831 Instagram followers, 351 Twitter followers, and 1223 Facebook friends. Of the participants 64.9% were female 35.1% were male. The sample consisted of 74 participants from ages 18-27. We created an online survey using Google Forms and distributed it to undergraduate college students using a convenience sample. RQ4: For college students, controlling for gender and age, what is the relationship between the number of followers on social media platform and lifestyle surveillance? RQ3: For college students, controlling for gender and age, what is the relationship between the number of followers on social media platform and envy/jealousy? ![]() RQ2: For college students, controlling for gender and age, what is the relationship between the number of followers on social media platform and satisfaction? RQ1: For college students, controlling for gender and age, what is the relationship between the number of friends/followers on social media platform and mood management? Our study analyzes how college students’ use of social networking on these sites affects their temporary state of mind. In order to dive deeper into the impact that social networking has on one’s frame of mind, our research study focuses on the three social media outlets that college students use most: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Although a wide variety of variables have been looked at, one thing appears consistent - social media’s impact on its users is extremely powerful. With the rapid increase in users and traffic, many studies have been done on social media and its role in society. This paper was based on a project as part of the COMM 418 course.
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