Age, Loneliness, and Social Media Use in Adults during Covid-19
A Latent Profile Analysis
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15499241 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Moira McKniff (0000-0002-5780-4769, Temple University), Stephanie M Simone (Temple University), Tania Giovannetti (Temple University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 11 |
| Pages | 5969-5969 |
| Publication date | 2023-05-27 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph20115969 |
| PMID | 37297573 |
| OpenAlex | W4378575910 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 37 |
Loneliness has been linked to morbidity and mortality across the lifespan. Social media could reduce loneliness, though research on the relation between social media and loneliness has been inconclusive. This study used person-centered analyses to elucidate the inconsistencies in the literature and examine the possible role technology barriers played in the relation between social media use and loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants ( n = 929; M age = 57.58 ± 17.33) responded to a series of online questions covering demographics, loneliness, technology barriers, and social media use (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, etc.) across a range of devices (e.g., computer, smartphone, etc.). A latent profile analysis was conducted to identify distinct profiles of social media use, loneliness patterns, and age. Results yielded five distinct profiles characterized that showed no systematic associations among age, social media use, and loneliness. Demographic characteristics and technology barriers also differed between profiles and were associated with loneliness. In conclusion, person-centered analyses demonstrated distinct groups of older and younger adults that differed on social media use and loneliness and may offer more fruitful insights over variable-centered approaches (e.g., regression/correlation). Technology barriers may be a viable target for reducing loneliness in adults
Demographics · Loneliness · Psychiatry · Social isolation · Social media · Sociology · World Wide Web · Clinical Psychology · Computer Science · Demography · Health disparities and outcomes · Impact of Technology on Adolescents · Medicine · Psychology · Social Psychology · Technology Use by Older Adults · Gerontology
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| Unique citing works | 4 |
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| Citations per year | 2 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |