Online Personas: Associations Between Focus on Self-Presentation and Social Comparison on Social Media and Mental Well-Being in Early Adolescence.

IF 2.4 3区医学 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

International Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2025-04-30 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI:10.3389/ijph.2025.1608425

Rachana Aryal, Gunnhild Johnsen Hjetland, Ellen Haug, Oddrun Samdal, Jens Christoffer Skogen

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Abstract

Background: The development of identity and social interactions during adolescence is increasingly intertwined with social media use. This study examines the relationship between focus on self-presentation on social media and wellbeing among Norwegian adolescents aged 13-15.

Methods: Data from the 2022 Health Behaviour in School-Aged Children (HBSC) survey, encompassing 1,982 participants. Wellbeing was assessed using the WHO-5 Wellbeing Index, while self-presentation focus was measured using the Self-Presentation and Upward Social Comparison Inclination Scale (SPAUSCIS). Statistical models for estimating unadjusted and adjusted associations were employed, as well as testing for age- and gender-moderation.

Results: Higher focus on self-presentation was associated with lower wellbeing (unadjusted: β -5.1, p < 0.001; fully adjusted: β -2.5, p < 0.001). The association was stronger for girls (unadjusted: β -4.6, p < 0.001) than boys (unadjusted: β -2.0, p < 0.001). Gender-moderation was significant (p = 0.012), but no age-moderation was observed (p = 0.057).

Conclusion: The findings indicate a negative association between focus on self-presentation and wellbeing, with a more pronounced effect observed in girls compared to boys. The study underscores the need for public health interventions targeting the reduction of self-presentation and social comparison behaviors on social media.

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网络人物角色：关注自我表现、社交媒体上的社会比较与青少年早期心理健康的关系

背景：青少年时期身份和社会互动的发展与社交媒体的使用日益交织在一起。这项研究调查了13-15岁挪威青少年在社交媒体上关注自我表现与幸福感之间的关系。方法：数据来自2022年学龄儿童健康行为（HBSC）调查，包括1,982名参与者。使用WHO-5幸福指数评估幸福感，而使用自我表现和向上社会比较倾向量表（SPAUSCIS）测量自我表现重点。采用统计模型来估计未调整和调整的关联，并对年龄和性别适度性进行测试。结果：高度关注自我表现与较低的幸福感相关(未经调整：β -5.1, p < 0.001；完全校正：β -2.5, p < 0.001)。女孩（未经调整：β -4.6, p < 0.001）比男孩（未经调整：β -2.0, p < 0.001）的相关性更强。性别差异显著（p = 0.012），但年龄差异不显著（p = 0.057）。结论：研究结果表明，关注自我表现与幸福感之间存在负相关关系，与男孩相比，女孩的影响更为明显。该研究强调了针对减少社交媒体上的自我展示和社会比较行为的公共卫生干预的必要性。

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International Journal of Public Health 医学-公共卫生、环境卫生与职业卫生

CiteScore

4.20

自引率

2.20%

发文量

269

审稿时长

12 months

期刊介绍： The International Journal of Public Health publishes scientific articles relevant to global public health, from different countries and cultures, and assembles them into issues that raise awareness and understanding of public health problems and solutions. The Journal welcomes submissions of original research, critical and relevant reviews, methodological papers and manuscripts that emphasize theoretical content. IJPH sometimes publishes commentaries and opinions. Special issues highlight key areas of current research. The Editorial Board''s mission is to provide a thoughtful forum for contemporary issues and challenges in global public health research and practice.