Kathrin Karsay
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 307886 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Kathrin Karsay |
| PRENOMES | Kathrin |
| SOBRENOME | Karsay |
| ASSINATURA | KARSAY K |
| AFILIAÇÕES | University of Vienna |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0230-9664 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 25 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 70 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 25 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2017 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 4 |
“This didn't exist back then”
Adolescence is a critical developmental stage in which emerging mental illnesses can lead to severe lifelong consequences. Effective prevention requires open, destigmatized dialogue with and among people in their social contexts. Prior research has largely examined these contexts in isolation, focusing either on family and peer contexts or on social media, without addressing how these contexts jointly shape adolescents' perceptions. This qualitat…
Silent yet Not Deserted
While digital disconnection and smartphone regulation have gained scholarly attention, little is known about phone setting customizations. Currently, there is inconsistent evidence on whether modifying ringer modes reduces actual smartphone use and digital stress. Some studies suggest that a silent mode can reduce phone attentiveness, whereas others deem it ineffective or counterproductive. Drawing on self-determination theory, we explore the ass…
Adolescents’ Sexualized Self-Presentations on Social Media
Scholars, educators, and policymakers have expressed concerns about the sexualization of youth in popular social media platforms. Yet little is known about the prevalence of sexualized content on social media and who is most likely to post it. This study considers adolescents in three European countries (i.e. 115 Belgium, 134 France, and 118 Slovenia; Mage = 16.40, SD = 1.60, 62.10% girls) who donated their most recent posts, profile picture, and…
Inspiration for perspiration? Two experiments testing the psychological effects of fitspiration
From Stigma to Strength? The Interrelations Between Sexual Identity Stigma, Well‐Being, and Accepting Communities on Instagram Amongst Sexual Minority Youth
INTRODUCTION: Initial evidence suggests that engaging with accepting communities on social media such as Instagram may inform sexual minority youths' sense of stigma and well-being. However, as existing research has predominately drawn upon cross-sectional or qualitative designs, it is currently unclear whether the positive experiences identified in previous research accumulate, endure, or evolve over time. We also know relatively little about wh…
The Political Role of Social Media Influencers
Social media influencers (SMIs) have become influential communicators of political and socially relevant content, especially among younger audiences increasingly disengaged from traditional news. While originally focused on commercial marketing, many SMIs now address topics such as elections, policy debates, and social justice issues. These messages are often shared strategically-to expand reach, maintain authenticity, or express personal convict…
Making the Good Better? Investigating the Long-Term Associations Between Capitalization on Social Media and Adolescents’ Life Satisfaction
Initial evidence suggests that sharing positive news with others on social media may have short-term emotional benefits for young people. However, little is currently known about whether these capitalization processes have long-term implications for adolescent well-being. Drawing upon the broaden-and-build theory of positive psychology, this study examined the longitudinal reciprocal relationship between capitalization on social media and adolesc…
Exploring Adolescents’ Social Media Connection and Disconnection
In industrialized societies characterized by ubiquitous connectivity, many individuals disconnect from their phones or social media to break patterns of habitual use, reduce information overload, alleviate stress, and avoid distractions. Although research has predominantly focused on (young) adults, information on digital disconnection among adolescents remains limited. In response, in the present study, we analyzed survey data from 956 Flemish a…
Social media influencers and adolescents’ health
Social media influencers (SMIs) have become an important source of health information for adolescents. However, the lack of expertise and commercial interests of SMIs pose challenges for adolescent health. To gain a better understanding of these challenges, this scoping review aimed to synthesize existing research on the role of SMIs in adolescent health. Using the PRISMA-ScR approach, we conducted a comprehensive search of eight databases and sc…
The Future Is Bright! Is It
Mental health content on social media usually highlights positive emotions, especially hope. This article presents an experimental study on the effects of hopeful social media posts on Instagram. Drawing on appraisal theory and the phenomenon of spillover effects, we developed a 2 × 2 between-subjects post-test experiment, where we manipulated the message type (i.e., hope message vs. control condition) and the level of endorsement (i.e., high vs.…
Fear of Missing Out, Reflective Smartphone Disengagement, and Loneliness in Late Adolescents
Reflective smartphone disengagement (i.e., deliberate actions to self-regulate when and how one should use one's smartphone) has become a necessary skill in our ever-connected lives, contributing to a healthy balance of related benefits and harms. However, disengaging from one's smartphone might compete with impulsive psychosocial motivators such as fear of missing out (FoMO) on others' rewarding experiences or feelings of loneliness. To shed lig…
Whatever you do, I can do too”
The current 14-day diary study among 186 adolescents (56.1% boys; Mage = 15.62 years) examined how daily exposure to positive social media content (i.e., portrayals of individuals’ best possible selves) relates to their daily well-being. The results suggest that exposure to uncommon positive content (i.e., vacations and relationships) positively relates to adolescents’ beliefs about their potential to have a similar, successful lifestyle (i.e., “…
Distracted Children? Nighttime Smartphone Use, Children’s Attentional Problems, and School Performance Over Time
During early adolescence children are increasingly using their smartphones not only throughout the day, but also before or even during the nighttime. Prior research has revealed that children’s school performance might suffer because of late-night smartphone use. To gain a further understanding of the consequences of nighttime smartphone use on school performance, this study set out to examine whether children’s nighttime smartphone use is associ…
Reflective smartphone disengagement
The present paper develops a new concept, called Reflective Smartphone Disengagement (RSD), defined as individuals’ deliberate efforts to control and restrict smartphone use. Based on the reflective-impulsive model, we examined the RSD concept in four studies, using cross-sectional data of adolescents (Study 1, N = 453, Study 3, N = 760) and adults (Study 4, N = 672), as well as panel data of adults (Study 2, N = 461). In Study 1, findings from e…
This picture does not portray reality
Research has shown that idealized beauty presented in mass media can have a detrimental effect on body satisfaction, and these idealized images often stem from digital alterations. Consequently, countries like France and Israel employ disclaimers that inform viewers about the use of such modifications. Previous research, primarily conducted with adult women, has pointed out that these disclaimers are ineffective in reducing the perceived realism …
Messaging, Posting, and Browsing
Employing a mobile experience sampling design, we investigated in the present study how different types of mobile social media use relate to young individuals’ momentary affective well-being and momentary loneliness. We differentiated between three types of social media use: Messaging, posting, and browsing. Moreover, we studied fear of missing out (FoMO) as a moderating variable. We collected data from 79 middle and late adolescents ( M age = 17…
Endlessly Connected
The ubiquity of mobile media devices provides an abundance of new challenges and opportunities relevant to mass communication research. In an ever-connected and “always-on” society, it seems as if the users have become an inseparable entity with their mobile devices, leading to novel online/offline social norms dynamics, demands for disconnecting and changed media literacy skills. This essay advocates for agentic perspectives of mobile media (non…
Out of control? How parents’ perceived lack of control over children’s smartphone use affects children’s self-esteem over time
As a consequence of children’s nearly ubiquitous smartphone use, many parents experience resignation or frustration due to a perceived loss of control over their child’s excessive smartphone activities. This perceived lack of control may not only increase children’s risk of exposure to online harassment but also affect the relationship between parents and children—both crucial influence factors for children’s self-esteem. We tested these relation…
“Too much to handle”
I (Don’t) Respect My Body”
This cross-national survey among Austrian, Belgian, Spanish, and South Korean boys and girls (N = 1,983; Mage = 14.41, SD = 1.08) investigated the association between mass media use, self-objectification, and positive body image. In doing so, we (a) extended existing research on the link between media use and positive body image by including different media genres that are known to be part of adolescents’ media diets, (b) introduced self-objectif…
“Looking Up and Feeling Down”. The influence of mobile social networking site use on upward social comparison, self-esteem, and well-being of adult smartphone users
Increasingly sexy? Sexuality and sexual objectification in popular music videos, 1995–2016
status: Published
A treat for the eyes. An eye-tracking study on children's attention to unhealthy and healthy food cues in media content
How Social and Mass Media Relate to Youth’s Self-Sexualization
Sexualizing Media Use and Self-Objectification
Objectification theorists suggest that exposure to sexualizing media increases self-objectification among individuals. Correlational and experimental research examining this relation has received growing attention. The aim of this meta-analysis was to investigate the influence of sexualizing media use on self-objectification among women and men. For this purpose, we analyzed 54 papers yielding 50 independent studies and 261 effect sizes. The data…
Sexualizing Media Use and Self-Objectification
Objectification theorists suggest that exposure to sexualizing media increases self-objectification among individuals. Correlational and experimental research examining this relation has received growing attention. The aim of this meta-analysis was to investigate the influence of sexualizing media use on self-objectification among women and men. For this purpose, we analyzed 54 papers yielding 50 independent studies and 261 effect sizes. The data…
A treat for the eyes. An eye-tracking study on children's attention to unhealthy and healthy food cues in media content
Messaging, Posting, and Browsing
Employing a mobile experience sampling design, we investigated in the present study how different types of mobile social media use relate to young individuals’ momentary affective well-being and momentary loneliness. We differentiated between three types of social media use: Messaging, posting, and browsing. Moreover, we studied fear of missing out (FoMO) as a moderating variable. We collected data from 79 middle and late adolescents ( M age = 17…
Endlessly Connected
The ubiquity of mobile media devices provides an abundance of new challenges and opportunities relevant to mass communication research. In an ever-connected and “always-on” society, it seems as if the users have become an inseparable entity with their mobile devices, leading to novel online/offline social norms dynamics, demands for disconnecting and changed media literacy skills. This essay advocates for agentic perspectives of mobile media (non…
I (Don’t) Respect My Body”
This cross-national survey among Austrian, Belgian, Spanish, and South Korean boys and girls (N = 1,983; Mage = 14.41, SD = 1.08) investigated the association between mass media use, self-objectification, and positive body image. In doing so, we (a) extended existing research on the link between media use and positive body image by including different media genres that are known to be part of adolescents’ media diets, (b) introduced self-objectif…
How Social and Mass Media Relate to Youth’s Self-Sexualization
The Political Role of Social Media Influencers
Social media influencers (SMIs) have become influential communicators of political and socially relevant content, especially among younger audiences increasingly disengaged from traditional news. While originally focused on commercial marketing, many SMIs now address topics such as elections, policy debates, and social justice issues. These messages are often shared strategically-to expand reach, maintain authenticity, or express personal convict…
The Future Is Bright! Is It
Mental health content on social media usually highlights positive emotions, especially hope. This article presents an experimental study on the effects of hopeful social media posts on Instagram. Drawing on appraisal theory and the phenomenon of spillover effects, we developed a 2 × 2 between-subjects post-test experiment, where we manipulated the message type (i.e., hope message vs. control condition) and the level of endorsement (i.e., high vs.…
Whatever you do, I can do too”
The current 14-day diary study among 186 adolescents (56.1% boys; Mage = 15.62 years) examined how daily exposure to positive social media content (i.e., portrayals of individuals’ best possible selves) relates to their daily well-being. The results suggest that exposure to uncommon positive content (i.e., vacations and relationships) positively relates to adolescents’ beliefs about their potential to have a similar, successful lifestyle (i.e., “…
Out of control? How parents’ perceived lack of control over children’s smartphone use affects children’s self-esteem over time
As a consequence of children’s nearly ubiquitous smartphone use, many parents experience resignation or frustration due to a perceived loss of control over their child’s excessive smartphone activities. This perceived lack of control may not only increase children’s risk of exposure to online harassment but also affect the relationship between parents and children—both crucial influence factors for children’s self-esteem. We tested these relation…
Increasingly sexy? Sexuality and sexual objectification in popular music videos, 1995–2016
status: Published
Sexualizing Media Use and Self-Objectification
Objectification theorists suggest that exposure to sexualizing media increases self-objectification among individuals. Correlational and experimental research examining this relation has received growing attention. The aim of this meta-analysis was to investigate the influence of sexualizing media use on self-objectification among women and men. For this purpose, we analyzed 54 papers yielding 50 independent studies and 261 effect sizes. The data…
Increasingly sexy? Sexuality and sexual objectification in popular music videos, 1995–2016
status: Published
A treat for the eyes. An eye-tracking study on children's attention to unhealthy and healthy food cues in media content
How Social and Mass Media Relate to Youth’s Self-Sexualization
“Looking Up and Feeling Down”. The influence of mobile social networking site use on upward social comparison, self-esteem, and well-being of adult smartphone users
“Too much to handle”
I (Don’t) Respect My Body”
This cross-national survey among Austrian, Belgian, Spanish, and South Korean boys and girls (N = 1,983; Mage = 14.41, SD = 1.08) investigated the association between mass media use, self-objectification, and positive body image. In doing so, we (a) extended existing research on the link between media use and positive body image by including different media genres that are known to be part of adolescents’ media diets, (b) introduced self-objectif…
Endlessly Connected
The ubiquity of mobile media devices provides an abundance of new challenges and opportunities relevant to mass communication research. In an ever-connected and “always-on” society, it seems as if the users have become an inseparable entity with their mobile devices, leading to novel online/offline social norms dynamics, demands for disconnecting and changed media literacy skills. This essay advocates for agentic perspectives of mobile media (non…
Out of control? How parents’ perceived lack of control over children’s smartphone use affects children’s self-esteem over time
As a consequence of children’s nearly ubiquitous smartphone use, many parents experience resignation or frustration due to a perceived loss of control over their child’s excessive smartphone activities. This perceived lack of control may not only increase children’s risk of exposure to online harassment but also affect the relationship between parents and children—both crucial influence factors for children’s self-esteem. We tested these relation…
Reflective smartphone disengagement
The present paper develops a new concept, called Reflective Smartphone Disengagement (RSD), defined as individuals’ deliberate efforts to control and restrict smartphone use. Based on the reflective-impulsive model, we examined the RSD concept in four studies, using cross-sectional data of adolescents (Study 1, N = 453, Study 3, N = 760) and adults (Study 4, N = 672), as well as panel data of adults (Study 2, N = 461). In Study 1, findings from e…
This picture does not portray reality
Research has shown that idealized beauty presented in mass media can have a detrimental effect on body satisfaction, and these idealized images often stem from digital alterations. Consequently, countries like France and Israel employ disclaimers that inform viewers about the use of such modifications. Previous research, primarily conducted with adult women, has pointed out that these disclaimers are ineffective in reducing the perceived realism …
Messaging, Posting, and Browsing
Employing a mobile experience sampling design, we investigated in the present study how different types of mobile social media use relate to young individuals’ momentary affective well-being and momentary loneliness. We differentiated between three types of social media use: Messaging, posting, and browsing. Moreover, we studied fear of missing out (FoMO) as a moderating variable. We collected data from 79 middle and late adolescents ( M age = 17…
Fear of Missing Out, Reflective Smartphone Disengagement, and Loneliness in Late Adolescents
Reflective smartphone disengagement (i.e., deliberate actions to self-regulate when and how one should use one's smartphone) has become a necessary skill in our ever-connected lives, contributing to a healthy balance of related benefits and harms. However, disengaging from one's smartphone might compete with impulsive psychosocial motivators such as fear of missing out (FoMO) on others' rewarding experiences or feelings of loneliness. To shed lig…
Whatever you do, I can do too”
The current 14-day diary study among 186 adolescents (56.1% boys; Mage = 15.62 years) examined how daily exposure to positive social media content (i.e., portrayals of individuals’ best possible selves) relates to their daily well-being. The results suggest that exposure to uncommon positive content (i.e., vacations and relationships) positively relates to adolescents’ beliefs about their potential to have a similar, successful lifestyle (i.e., “…
Distracted Children? Nighttime Smartphone Use, Children’s Attentional Problems, and School Performance Over Time
During early adolescence children are increasingly using their smartphones not only throughout the day, but also before or even during the nighttime. Prior research has revealed that children’s school performance might suffer because of late-night smartphone use. To gain a further understanding of the consequences of nighttime smartphone use on school performance, this study set out to examine whether children’s nighttime smartphone use is associ…
Making the Good Better? Investigating the Long-Term Associations Between Capitalization on Social Media and Adolescents’ Life Satisfaction
Initial evidence suggests that sharing positive news with others on social media may have short-term emotional benefits for young people. However, little is currently known about whether these capitalization processes have long-term implications for adolescent well-being. Drawing upon the broaden-and-build theory of positive psychology, this study examined the longitudinal reciprocal relationship between capitalization on social media and adolesc…
Exploring Adolescents’ Social Media Connection and Disconnection
In industrialized societies characterized by ubiquitous connectivity, many individuals disconnect from their phones or social media to break patterns of habitual use, reduce information overload, alleviate stress, and avoid distractions. Although research has predominantly focused on (young) adults, information on digital disconnection among adolescents remains limited. In response, in the present study, we analyzed survey data from 956 Flemish a…
Social media influencers and adolescents’ health
Social media influencers (SMIs) have become an important source of health information for adolescents. However, the lack of expertise and commercial interests of SMIs pose challenges for adolescent health. To gain a better understanding of these challenges, this scoping review aimed to synthesize existing research on the role of SMIs in adolescent health. Using the PRISMA-ScR approach, we conducted a comprehensive search of eight databases and sc…
The Future Is Bright! Is It
Mental health content on social media usually highlights positive emotions, especially hope. This article presents an experimental study on the effects of hopeful social media posts on Instagram. Drawing on appraisal theory and the phenomenon of spillover effects, we developed a 2 × 2 between-subjects post-test experiment, where we manipulated the message type (i.e., hope message vs. control condition) and the level of endorsement (i.e., high vs.…
Inspiration for perspiration? Two experiments testing the psychological effects of fitspiration
From Stigma to Strength? The Interrelations Between Sexual Identity Stigma, Well‐Being, and Accepting Communities on Instagram Amongst Sexual Minority Youth
INTRODUCTION: Initial evidence suggests that engaging with accepting communities on social media such as Instagram may inform sexual minority youths' sense of stigma and well-being. However, as existing research has predominately drawn upon cross-sectional or qualitative designs, it is currently unclear whether the positive experiences identified in previous research accumulate, endure, or evolve over time. We also know relatively little about wh…
The Political Role of Social Media Influencers
Social media influencers (SMIs) have become influential communicators of political and socially relevant content, especially among younger audiences increasingly disengaged from traditional news. While originally focused on commercial marketing, many SMIs now address topics such as elections, policy debates, and social justice issues. These messages are often shared strategically-to expand reach, maintain authenticity, or express personal convict…
“This didn't exist back then”
Adolescence is a critical developmental stage in which emerging mental illnesses can lead to severe lifelong consequences. Effective prevention requires open, destigmatized dialogue with and among people in their social contexts. Prior research has largely examined these contexts in isolation, focusing either on family and peer contexts or on social media, without addressing how these contexts jointly shape adolescents' perceptions. This qualitat…
Silent yet Not Deserted
While digital disconnection and smartphone regulation have gained scholarly attention, little is known about phone setting customizations. Currently, there is inconsistent evidence on whether modifying ringer modes reduces actual smartphone use and digital stress. Some studies suggest that a silent mode can reduce phone attentiveness, whereas others deem it ineffective or counterproductive. Drawing on self-determination theory, we explore the ass…
Adolescents’ Sexualized Self-Presentations on Social Media
Scholars, educators, and policymakers have expressed concerns about the sexualization of youth in popular social media platforms. Yet little is known about the prevalence of sexualized content on social media and who is most likely to post it. This study considers adolescents in three European countries (i.e. 115 Belgium, 134 France, and 118 Slovenia; Mage = 16.40, SD = 1.60, 62.10% girls) who donated their most recent posts, profile picture, and…
Psychology (23 obras) · Social Psychology (18 obras) · Impact of Technology on Adolescents (16 obras) · Developmental psychology (12 obras) · Social media (10 obras) · Sociology (10 obras) · Computer Science (9 obras) · Media Influence and Health (8 obras) · Social Psychology (7 obras) · Medicine (6 obras)