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The Relationship Between Social Anxiety, Social Comparison and Social Media Addiction among Adolescent Kpop Fans

Abstract and Background

  • Article History: Submitted February 1, 2024; Accepted June 13, 2024.

  • Importance of Social Media: Social media is vital in teenagers' lives, impacting them positively and negatively.

  • Teen Control: Teenagers frequently struggle with regulating social media usage, which can lead to addiction.

  • Objective: Analyze the effects of social anxiety (X1) and social comparison (X2) on social media addiction.

  • Methodology: A correlational quantitative approach utilizing multiple linear regression analysis with a sample of 377 K-pop fans.

  • Findings: Both social anxiety and social comparison significantly increase social media addiction.

Key Concepts

  • Social Media Addiction: Defined as excessive time and effort spent on social media, disrupting productivity.

  • Positive and Negative Effects: Positively aids in socialization, communicating about assignments, and accessing information; negatively leads to cyberbullying, depression, and privacy issues.

The Role of Social Media Among Teenagers

  • User Statistics: In 2021, Indonesia had over 210 million internet users, with the majority accessing social media platforms.

  • K-pop Phenomenon: High popularity of K-pop among Indonesian teens, especially between ages 16-25.

  • Dual Impact: Provides social connection but also exposes teens to risks like addiction and mental health issues.

Social Media Addiction Framework

  • Signs of Addiction: Salience, mood modification, tolerance, withdrawal, conflict, and relapse.

  • Factors Influencing Addiction:

    • Internal: Personality traits, self-confidence, loneliness.

    • External: Role models and peer influences.

Effects on Academic Performance

  • Excessive use of social media correlates with negative academic impacts, including reduced study time and lower achievement.

  • Mental Health Concerns: Meta-analyses link social media use to higher depression and anxiety levels.

Social Anxiety and its Influence

  • Definition: Social anxiety refers to fears about social interactions and judgments.

  • Social Media Anxiety: Specific anxiety arising due to social media engagement.

  • Dimensions of Social Media Anxiety:

    • Shaded content anxiety

    • Privacy concern anxiety

    • Interaction anxiety

    • Self-evaluation anxiety

  • Increased online interaction over face-to-face interactions is common among socially anxious individuals.

Social Comparison Dynamics

  • Negative Comparisons: Leads to feelings of jealousy and dissatisfaction in teenagers.

  • Cultural Impact: Comparison based on physical appearance and lifestyle leads to negative body image and potential eating disorders.

  • Media Influence: Exposure to idealized online images exacerbates social comparison behaviors.

Methodology of Study

  • Quantitative Correlational Design: This study examines relationships between social variables and social media addiction.

  • Sample: 377 K-pop fans sampled through purposive sampling methods.

  • Data Analysis Tools: Utilized the Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale (BSMAS)

Findings

  • Validity and Reliability: All variables showed high reliability (Cronbach's alpha > 0.6). All survey items are statistically valid.

  • Multiple Linear Regression: Indicates significant influence of both social anxiety and social comparison on social media addiction.

Results and Conclusions

  • Significance Levels: Both X1 and X2 influence social media addiction, with positive relations evident.

  • Model Explanation: Social anxiety and comparison explain 21.1% of social media addiction, with other factors influencing the remaining 78.9%.

Recommendations

  • Awareness: Young K-pop fans should monitor their social media usage to mitigate addiction risks.

References

  • A multitude of studies and articles reviewed for data integrity, peer-reviewed for validity.