Advances in Sociology Research Volume 37, Jared A. Jaworski, Editör, NOVA Science Publishers Inc. , New York, ss.115-145, 2021
Belongingness and interpersonal communication are among
the most essential human needs. However, the ways individuals satisfy these
needs change with the advances in technology. Especially with the increase of
internet usage, social media platforms became the primary source that satisfies
these needs of individuals. However, despite of its contribution to social
communication, recent research also revealed the negative consequences of social
media use, especially those of social media addiction. Social media addiction
(SMA) is defined as possessing a high motivation or inner tendency to use
social media to an extent that it leads to dysfunctional outcomes such as
failure in work/academic performance, decline in psychological well-being, or
breakdown in social relationships. As an initial step for prevention programs,
identifying the antecedents and the protective factors for SMA is as important
as revealing its consequences. In the present chapter, characteristics of SMA,
along with antecedents and consequences of SMA among adolescents are
summarized. Furthermore, future directions for SMA research, practical
implications and intervention strategies indicated in the literature to prevent
SMA among adolescents are presented.