A Qualitative Study on the Characteristics of Interpersonal Relationships on Social Networking Sites Among University Students with Insecure Attachment

Key Points

• This research aims to understand the experiences of university students with insecure attachment on social networking sites.
• Conducted in-depth interviews with six university students exhibiting insecure attachment.
• Utilized comparative analysis for qualitative investigation.
• Explored the strategies employed by participants to navigate social relationships online.
• Participants engaged in excessive efforts to gain popularity and exhibited obsessive behaviors.
• Showed sensitivity to others' reactions and often interpreted them negatively, leading to negative feelings.
• Struggled with self-image management, attempting to meet others' expectations, which exacerbated feelings of low self-esteem.