The relationship between Instagram usage, social comparison, and self-esteem among young adults during the Covid-19 pandemic in Malaysia
This study investigates the relationship between Instagram usage, social comparison, and self-esteem among young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is given the prevalence of virtual socialization due to remote learning. A survey participated by 200 young adults studying in Malaysian universi...
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| Language: | English |
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University Malaya
2022
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/98354/1/98354_The%20relationship%20between%20Instagram.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/98354/ https://jpmm.um.edu.my/index.php/JPMM/article/view/36431/14540 |
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| Summary: | This study investigates the relationship between Instagram usage, social comparison, and self-esteem among young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is given the prevalence of virtual socialization due to remote learning. A survey participated by 200 young adults studying in Malaysian universities was carried out. Results demonstrated active engagement on Instagram. However, the direct relationships between Instagram usage, social comparison, and self-esteem were inconsequential. Hence, no significant differences between those using Instagram frequently and
those who did not were found. Yet, the study observed considerably low self-esteem among the respondents and an active tendency to make social comparisons while using Instagram during the social restriction period caused by the pandemic. |
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