Negative Affect Following Dating Application Use Is Predicted by Social Anxiety Symptoms and Match Rate.

IF 4.2 2区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL

Cyberpsychology, behavior and social networking Pub Date : 2024-10-29 DOI:10.1089/cyber.2023.0604

Ariella P Lenton-Brym, Candice M Monson, Julia Spaniol, Gillian Shoychet, Kristen M Hernandez, Martin M Antony

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Abstract

Social rejection is a common and unavoidable experience for users of dating apps. Research suggests that socially anxious individuals may be particularly likely to use dating apps to establish intimate relationships, given their preference for online (vs. face-to-face) communication. However, social anxiety (SA) symptoms are associated with heightened negative affect and decreased prosocial behavior following social rejection, suggesting that exposure to dating app rejection has deleterious consequences in this population. This study examined whether SA symptoms and social rejection (vs. acceptance) feedback interact to predict participants' negative and positive affect and social engagement with dating app matches. Participants (N = 128) evaluated for SA symptoms were randomly assigned to receive high or low match rate feedback on a simulated dating application task. SA symptoms were negatively associated with positive affect following high match rate feedback and positively associated with negative affect following low match rate feedback. SA symptoms were negatively associated with self-reported likelihood of contact initiation with matches. Results suggest that high socially anxious individuals are more susceptible to negative repercussions of social rejection on dating applications.

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社交焦虑症状和匹配率可预测使用约会应用程序后产生的负面情绪

对于约会应用程序的用户来说，社交排斥是一种常见且不可避免的经历。研究表明，社交焦虑症患者可能特别倾向于使用约会应用程序来建立亲密关系，因为他们更喜欢在线交流（而不是面对面交流）。然而，社交焦虑（SA）症状与社交拒绝后负面情绪的增加和亲社会行为的减少有关，这表明约会应用程序的拒绝会对这一人群产生有害影响。本研究考察了 SA 症状和社交拒绝（与接受）反馈是否会相互作用，从而预测参与者的消极和积极情绪，以及与约会软件匹配者的社交参与。对 SA 症状进行评估的参与者（N = 128）被随机分配到一个模拟约会应用程序任务中，接受高匹配率或低匹配率反馈。SA症状与高匹配率反馈后的积极情绪呈负相关，而与低匹配率反馈后的消极情绪呈正相关。社交焦虑症状与自我报告的与匹配者开始联系的可能性呈负相关。研究结果表明，社交焦虑高的人在约会申请中更容易受到社交拒绝的负面影响。

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Cyberpsychology, behavior and social networking PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL-

CiteScore

9.60

自引率

3.00%

发文量

123

期刊介绍： Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking is a leading peer-reviewed journal that is recognized for its authoritative research on the social, behavioral, and psychological impacts of contemporary social networking practices. The journal covers a wide range of platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, internet gaming, and e-commerce, and examines how these digital environments shape human interaction and societal norms. For over two decades, this journal has been a pioneering voice in the exploration of social networking and virtual reality, establishing itself as an indispensable resource for professionals and academics in the field. It is particularly celebrated for its swift dissemination of findings through rapid communication articles, alongside comprehensive, in-depth studies that delve into the multifaceted effects of interactive technologies on both individual behavior and broader societal trends. The journal's scope encompasses the full spectrum of impacts—highlighting not only the potential benefits but also the challenges that arise as a result of these technologies. By providing a platform for rigorous research and critical discussions, it fosters a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between technology and human behavior.