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Examining the effect of dependency relations on Weibo female users' media anxiety

Social media's rapidly expanding influence has transformed modern communication paradigms and reshaped user experiences, bringing particular repercussions for psychological well-being. Against this backdrop, the psychological impact of social media usage, especially among female users, is emerg...

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Main Authors: Ma, Chenwei, Syed Zainudin, Sharifah Sofiah, Wan Abas, Wan Anita
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Language:English
Published: Human Resources Management Academic Research Society (HRMARS) 2023
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spelling my.upm.eprints.1078152024-07-15T02:27:35Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/107815/ Examining the effect of dependency relations on Weibo female users' media anxiety Ma, Chenwei Syed Zainudin, Sharifah Sofiah Wan Abas, Wan Anita Social media's rapidly expanding influence has transformed modern communication paradigms and reshaped user experiences, bringing particular repercussions for psychological well-being. Against this backdrop, the psychological impact of social media usage, especially among female users, is emerging as a significant area of both academic interest and societal concern. Grounded in the Media System Dependency (MSD) theory, this study delved into the complex dynamics of users' dependence on social media. Within this theoretical framework, three primary dependency dimensions—understanding, orientation, and play—were identified. These were further delineated across personal and societal dimensions, yielding six distinct dependency factors: Self-understanding (SeU), Social Understanding (SoU), Action Orientation (AO), Interaction Orientation (IO), Solitary Play (SiP), and Social Play (ScP). The primary aim of this research was to discern the impact of these dependency relations on media-induced anxiety. To achieve this, a meticulously designed cross-sectional study was conducted, surveying 400 female users of Weibo, a leading social media platform. By employing the robust PLS-SEM methodology for data analysis, the study formulated and tested a set of hypotheses. The empirical findings clearly demonstrated that dependency relations significantly influence media anxiety. This research not only enriches the academic discourse on MSD in varied digital contexts but also sheds light on the intricate relationship between media dependency and the mental well-being of female Weibo users. Human Resources Management Academic Research Society (HRMARS) 2023-10-19 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/107815/1/examining-the-effect-of-dependency-relations-on-weibo-female-users-media-anxiety.pdf Ma, Chenwei and Syed Zainudin, Sharifah Sofiah and Wan Abas, Wan Anita (2023) Examining the effect of dependency relations on Weibo female users' media anxiety. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 13 (10). pp. 1125-1134. ISSN 2222-6990 https://hrmars.com/index.php/IJARBSS/article/view/18953/Examining-the-Effect-Of-Dependency-Relations-On-Weibo-Female-Users-Media-Anxiety 10.6007/ijarbss/v13-i10/18953
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description Social media's rapidly expanding influence has transformed modern communication paradigms and reshaped user experiences, bringing particular repercussions for psychological well-being. Against this backdrop, the psychological impact of social media usage, especially among female users, is emerging as a significant area of both academic interest and societal concern. Grounded in the Media System Dependency (MSD) theory, this study delved into the complex dynamics of users' dependence on social media. Within this theoretical framework, three primary dependency dimensions—understanding, orientation, and play—were identified. These were further delineated across personal and societal dimensions, yielding six distinct dependency factors: Self-understanding (SeU), Social Understanding (SoU), Action Orientation (AO), Interaction Orientation (IO), Solitary Play (SiP), and Social Play (ScP). The primary aim of this research was to discern the impact of these dependency relations on media-induced anxiety. To achieve this, a meticulously designed cross-sectional study was conducted, surveying 400 female users of Weibo, a leading social media platform. By employing the robust PLS-SEM methodology for data analysis, the study formulated and tested a set of hypotheses. The empirical findings clearly demonstrated that dependency relations significantly influence media anxiety. This research not only enriches the academic discourse on MSD in varied digital contexts but also sheds light on the intricate relationship between media dependency and the mental well-being of female Weibo users.
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author Ma, Chenwei
Syed Zainudin, Sharifah Sofiah
Wan Abas, Wan Anita
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Syed Zainudin, Sharifah Sofiah
Wan Abas, Wan Anita
Examining the effect of dependency relations on Weibo female users' media anxiety
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Syed Zainudin, Sharifah Sofiah
Wan Abas, Wan Anita
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title Examining the effect of dependency relations on Weibo female users' media anxiety
title_short Examining the effect of dependency relations on Weibo female users' media anxiety
title_full Examining the effect of dependency relations on Weibo female users' media anxiety
title_fullStr Examining the effect of dependency relations on Weibo female users' media anxiety
title_full_unstemmed Examining the effect of dependency relations on Weibo female users' media anxiety
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publisher Human Resources Management Academic Research Society (HRMARS)
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url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/107815/1/examining-the-effect-of-dependency-relations-on-weibo-female-users-media-anxiety.pdf
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