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Communication Competence, Social Support, and Depression Among College Students: A Model of Facebook and Face-to-Face Support Network Influence

Wright, Kevin B., Rosenberg, Jenny, Egbert, Nicole, Ploeger, Nicole A., Bernard, Daniel R., King, Shawn·2013·Journal of Health Communication
DOI 10.1080/10810730.2012.688250
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Abstract

This study examined the influence of the social networking site Facebook and face-to-face support networks on depression among (N = 361) college students. The authors used the Relational Health Communication Competence Model as a framework for examining the influence of communication competence on social support network satisfaction and depression. Moreover, they examined the influence of interpersonal and social integrative motives as exogenous variables. On the basis of previous work, the authors propose and test a theoretical model using structural equation modeling. The results indicated empirical support for the model, with interpersonal motives predicting increased face-to-face and computer-mediated competence, increased social support satisfaction with face-to-face and Facebook support, and lower depression scores. The implications of the findings for theory, key limitations, and directions for future research are discussed.

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Authors
Wright, K. B., Rosenberg, J., Egbert, N., Ploeger, N. A., Bernard, D. R., & King, S.
Affiliations
  • Saint Louis University (US)
  • Kent State University (US)
  • University of Arkansas at Little Rock (US)
  • Christopher Newport University (US)
  • University of Oklahoma (US)
Corresponding author
Wright, Kevin B.
ORCID
Venue
Journal of Health Communication
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
2012-10-03
Volume
18
Issue
1
Pages
41-57
ISSN
  • 1081-0730 (ISSN-L)
  • 1087-0415
DOI
10.1080/10810730.2012.688250
OpenAlex
W2024646599
Cited by
242
References
89
Citations by year
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FWCI
35.75
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Health Communication (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Impact of Technology on Adolescents
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Student Stress and Coping
Keywords
communication competence, social support, depression, university students, Facebook, social networking sites, interpersonal motives, computer-mediated communication, social support satisfaction
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Communication, Depression, Female, Humans, Interpersonal Relations, Male, Models, Psychological, Motivation, Personal Satisfaction, Social Support, Students, Universities, Southwestern United States, Young Adult, Social Networking

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