Document Type : Research Paper

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1 Associate Professor, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Iran

2 Lecturer, Islamic Azad University, Dezfoul Branch, Iran

Abstract

Study of user' traits as antecedents of social networks addiction has been given special importance. The current study aims to predict social networks addiction on the basis of student' Loneliness and Self-esteem. Research design was based on correlation study. A sample of 335 female students were selected through multistage cluster sampling method and then assessed by the Social and Loneliness Scale (SELSA-S), Rosenberg' Self-esteem Scale (RSES) and researcher made questionnaire of social networks addiction. The collected data were analyzed using correlation and multiple regressions. The results indicated that loneliness (r=0.36, P<0.001) and self-esteem (r= -0/26, P<0.001) with social networks addiction have a significant correlation. Moreover, there is a positive correlation between loneliness' dimensions and social networks addiction. Multiple regression analysis showed that loneliness (β=0.345) and self-esteem (β= -0.244) can predict social networks addiction in the meaningful manner. However, other results showed that three dimensions of loneliness (family, romantic and social, respectively) were strong predictors for social networks addiction.

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