Analysis shows social media use intensity predicts online social anxiety in college students, suggesting interventions to enhance self-efficacy may help reduce anxiety.
Key Points
This research aims to understand how interpersonal self-efficacy mediates social media use and online social anxiety in college students.
Examined the relationship between social media use and online social anxiety among college students.
Utilized validated scales for measuring problematic social media use and social anxiety.
Collected data from 864 college student participants.
Social media use intensity significantly predicted online social anxiety.
Interpersonal self-efficacy partially mediated the relationship, accounting for 42% of the total effect.