THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION ON EMOTIONAL STABILITY AND SELF-ESTEEM OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
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https://doi.org/10.5281/Keywords:
social media addiction, emotional stability, self-esteem, university students, digital well-being, Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale, UzbekistanAbstract
This study investigates the relationship between social media addiction and two key psychological constructs — emotional stability and self-esteem — among university students. A cross-sectional survey was conducted at Kokand State University (n = 142 undergraduates). Social media addiction was measured using the Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale (BSMAS); emotional stability was assessed via the Big Five Inventory–Short neuroticism subscale (reverse-scored); and self-esteem was evaluated using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES). Results revealed significant negative relationships between social media addiction and both emotional stability and self-esteem. Multiple regression showed that social media addiction was a significant predictor of both constructs after controlling for gender and year of study. These findings underscore the need for psychoeducational interventions targeting digital well-being in higher education.
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