Social Networking Sites and Social Maladjustment – a study among Users and Non Users
Journal Title: INDIAN JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Background : The past decade has seen a massive upsurge in internet use among people especially on Social Networking Sites (SNS). A new trend among the younger generation is on the rise especially with the advent of smart phones. This current research paper aims to assess the impact of Social Networking Sites on the social maladjustment behavior of students. Methodology : A descriptive research design was adopted for the study using a census enquiry method for students of the Department of Social Sciences, Lady Doak College, Tamil Nadu, India. A self prepared semi structured questionnaire and Mathews Maladjustment Inventory were used tools used for the study. Results : Results indicated that Facebook was the most preferred social networking site among the respondents and that they had a high level of social maladjustment (p = 0.039). High levels of paranoia and inferiority were also reported. Conclusions : With the advances in technology and with almost every one being able to access these services on their smart phones the use of SNS will pose a major threat in society for future generations to come. Further research is required to focus on promotion of healthy use of social networking sites so as to promote a better and healthier life style.
Authors and Affiliations
Sukanya Rajan, Julian A. Joseph Arthur
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP249483
- DOI 10.30877/IJMH.3.1.2016.30-34
- Views 84
- Downloads 0
A Study of Resilience amongst people who have lost their relatives in a natural calamity: a study from Uttarakhand in Northern India
Background and Objectives: Natural disasters can be a devastating experience for anyone. Mental disorders are common amongst survivors of natural disasters. Resilience is a significant factor that helps these survivors o...
The significance of mode of presentation on the serial position effect : an exploratory study
Background: Memory is the maintenance of material over time, which can be tested using various methods. Most of the study of memory and research focuses on the ability to retrieve stored information by means of free reca...
A study on perceived social support and self esteem in children with and without learning disability
Background: Learning disability is an invisible disability and social support plays a vital role in the development of the child with learning disability. The purpose of the study was to investigate the perceived social...
Prevalence of Depression in Patients with MDR TB
Background and Objectives: Despite being preventable, treatable, and curable, tuberculosis (TB) remains a leading cause of mortality worldwide, with 95% of deaths occurring in low-income countries. There is limited infor...
Narcissism and Forgiveness : an association study
Background: People with narcissistic traits show a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration & lack of empathy which causes them a lot of difficulties in interpersonal relationships. Forgiveness is antithesis...