Liam Larkin_ Media Psychology Block C Presentation

What does social capital refer to?

The idea of accumulating resources/value through the networks and community an individual identifies with.

What are the two types of social capital?

Bonding capital and Bridging capital.

What is the positive impact of mobile social media on social capital?

It strengthens weak ties and allows for greater interconnectedness between individuals.

What are the three types of relational use on mobile social media?

Communicative use, friending, and self-disclosure.

What does the study primarily examine regarding mobile social media?

The relationship between mobile social media usage, social capital, and psychological well-being.

What hypothesis states that relational uses positively predict psychological well-being?

H3: Communicative use, friending, and self-disclosure on mobile social media positively predict psychological well-being.

According to the study, what percentage of time do mobile users spend on apps?

85% of their time on smartphones.

What is the method used in the study for data collection?

Two-wave panel study conducted online.

What is the effect of self-disclosure on social capital?

It improves both bonding and bridging capital.

What negative effects can arise from mobile social media usage?

Mobile addiction and being confined to social media.

What was the purpose of control variables in the study?

To isolate the effects of mobile social media use on well-being.

What is one of the central findings of the study regarding relational uses?

They have significant effects on psychological well-being mediated by social capital.

What is the significance of future studies mentioned in the conclusion?

To explore the long-term impact of mobile social media usage on social capital and psychological well-being.

What does the study suggest about the relationship between communicative use and psychological well-being?

Communicative use is positively related to psychological well-being.

Which regression model was utilized to test the hypotheses?

Ordinary least squares (OLS) hierarchical regression models.