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An Analysis of Self-Construals, Motivations, Facebook Use, and User Satisfaction

Kim, Jang Hyun, Kim, Min-Sun, Nam, Yoonjae·2010·International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction

Abstract

Rare studies have focused on how and why people use social networking sites (SNSs) utilizing individual-level variables such as self-construals and social/nonsocial motivations. This study proposes that the self-construal construct provides a good instrument for measuring the relationship between people's understanding of self as a predictor of social computing (Facebook use) and satisfaction. A survey was conducted with students from a large western U.S. university. Results indicate that interdependent self-construal is associated with social-motivations to use SNS, and such motivations lead to satisfaction with SNS use. In contrast, independent self-construal failed to predict SNS use. This finding supports the need to examine the influence of “cultural self” and “social motivations” when interpreting social media use behavior. Suggestions for future research are addressed.

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Authors
Kim, J. H., Kim, M.-S., & Nam, Y.
Affiliations
  • University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (US)
  • University of Hawaii at Manoa
  • University at Buffalo, State University of New York (US)
Corresponding author
Kim, Jang Hyun
Venue
International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction
Published
2010-11
Volume
26
Issue
11-12
Pages
1077-1099
ISSN
  • 1044-7318 (ISSN-L)
  • 1532-7590
OpenAlex
W2042919397
Cited by
200
References
58
Citations by year
2026: 2 · 2025: 9 · 2024: 12 · 2023: 16 · 2022: 11 · 2021: 12 · 2020: 11 · 2019: 9 · 2018: 14 · 2017: 10 · 2016: 25 · 2015: 21 · 2014: 28 · 2013: 11 · 2012: 7
FWCI
14.20
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Decision Sciences › Information Systems and Management › Technology Adoption and User Behaviour
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Impact of Technology on Adolescents
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Computer Networks and Communications › Media and Digital Communication
Keywords
self-construal, interdependent self-construal, independent self-construal, social networking sites, Facebook use, social motivation, user satisfaction, social computing, cultural self, university students

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