| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10312725 | Computers in Human Behavior | 2016 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Recent research has established online social lives as a significant aspect of adolescents' lives and development. The current study considered the relationship between adolescents' offline (i.e., 'real life') and online social worlds and their self-concept, which is a broad indicator of well-being during adolescence. In this quantitative study, 733 adolescents between the ages of 10 and 18 (MÂ =Â 15, SDÂ =Â 2.33) were surveyed about their online and offline social worlds and self-concept. Regression analysis revealed the moderating effect of online socializing in the relationship between offline social life and general self-concept, consistent with a 'Rich Get Richer' hypothesis of online use.
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Authors
Shereen Khan, Monique Gagné, Leigh Yang, Jennifer Shapka,