Social Media Motives

I am writing this newsletter to bring some more awareness to why we use TikTok, Instagram, and the like. I want to share what research is saying about how our motivations to use these platforms impact how the platforms affect us. Let's start with why people use social media. Before you read on, think about why you use social media.

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Predictors of problematic social media use among university students - virtual world risk perception, social influence, and internet and social media use patterns.

Autonomous motivation sustains the happiness from prosocial behavior.

TikTok Too Long? Examining Time on TikTok, Psychological Distress, and the Moderation of TikTok Motivations Among College Students.

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