The effect of social media addiction on students' self-confidence

Authors

  • Rashid Jabbarov Doctor of psychology, professor Department of Social and pedagogical psychology of Baku State University. Baku, Azerbaijan
  • Aysel Abdullayeva Psychology student of SABAH Groups,Baku State University.Baku,Azerbaijan
  • Nuray Mammadova Psychology student of SABAH Groups,Baku State University.Baku,Azerbaijan
  • Fidan Akifzade Psychology student of SABAH Groups,Baku State University.Baku,Azerbaijan
  • Nazrin Mammadova Psychology student of SABAH Groups,Baku State University.Baku,Azerbaijan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14571/brajets.v17.nse2.220-231

Keywords:

social media addiction, internet, psychological issues of self-confidence, positive self-confidence

Abstract

This article explores how social media usage affects individuals' self-confidence. With advancing technology, more people are dedicating significant time to social media platforms. During this time, users often follow others and compare themselves, which can influence their self-perception. The research aims to investigate whether there is a correlation between social media usage and self-confidence among students from different disciplines at Baku State University. The researchers used the Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale and the Self-Confidence Scale during the research. The study showed that, if p > 0.05, the results can be considered as normally distributed. If, p < 0.05, the dependence between quantities is significant; if greater, the dependence is insignificant. According to the research findings, the significance level is 0, which means it is less than 0.05. In conclusion, there is a significant correlation between social media addiction and self-confidence.

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2024-07-24

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