Social media has become an integral part of daily life, but its misuse has led to the emergence of problematic social media use (PSMU), a condition characterized by addiction-like behaviors. The present thesis explores the links between PSMU and the dark triad- narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy- through a comprehensive literature review. The aim is to synthesize existing research on how PSMU is defined and categorized, how the dark triad is understood, and how these dark traits correlate to problematic online behavior. Analyzing various empirical studies significant links emerge between the dark triad and PSMU. Despite these insights, gaps remain in fully understanding the mechanisms driving these relationships, warranting further research. This thesis contributes to a deeper understanding of how dark personality traits manifest in the digital space and highlights the need for an increase in conceptual consensus and targeted interventions to mitigate the negative effects of PSMU.
Social media has become an integral part of daily life, but its misuse has led to the emergence of problematic social media use (PSMU), a condition characterized by addiction-like behaviors. The present thesis explores the links between PSMU and the dark triad- narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy- through a comprehensive literature review. The aim is to synthesize existing research on how PSMU is defined and categorized, how the dark triad is understood, and how these dark traits correlate to problematic online behavior. Analyzing various empirical studies significant links emerge between the dark triad and PSMU. Despite these insights, gaps remain in fully understanding the mechanisms driving these relationships, warranting further research. This thesis contributes to a deeper understanding of how dark personality traits manifest in the digital space and highlights the need for an increase in conceptual consensus and targeted interventions to mitigate the negative effects of PSMU.
Problematic Social Media Use and the Dark Triad
KUHRMAN, CASEY LEE
2023/2024
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Social media has become an integral part of daily life, but its misuse has led to the emergence of problematic social media use (PSMU), a condition characterized by addiction-like behaviors. The present thesis explores the links between PSMU and the dark triad- narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy- through a comprehensive literature review. The aim is to synthesize existing research on how PSMU is defined and categorized, how the dark triad is understood, and how these dark traits correlate to problematic online behavior. Analyzing various empirical studies significant links emerge between the dark triad and PSMU. Despite these insights, gaps remain in fully understanding the mechanisms driving these relationships, warranting further research. This thesis contributes to a deeper understanding of how dark personality traits manifest in the digital space and highlights the need for an increase in conceptual consensus and targeted interventions to mitigate the negative effects of PSMU.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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