Cited by 19Impact of Technology on AdolescentsPsychological Well-being and Life SatisfactionDigital Media and Philosophy

Social network use and life satisfaction: a systematic review

Akkaş, Cemil, Turan, Aykut Hamit·2024·Mental Health and Social Inclusion

Abstract

Purpose As our time spent on social networking sites (SNS) is increasing, more people are facing the psychological and mental consequences of SNS use. Given the growing body of research on the relationship between social network use and life satisfaction, this study aims to provide an overview of empirical studies through a systematic literature review. Design/methodology/approach As a result of the screening process, 43 articles were included in the review in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. First, the characteristics of the studies included in the review, such as sample country, data collection method and data analysis method, are presented. Then, the findings on the relationship between SNS use and life satisfaction are outlined. Findings Based on the results, it is seen that the relationship between SNS use and life satisfaction varies considerably with the sample and platforms studied. Theoretically, this systematic review provides a comprehensive picture of the relationship between SNS use and life satisfaction and encourages researchers to study the topic further. Originality/value There are reviews on the relationship between SNS use and psychological factors such as self-esteem, loneliness or depression. In the reviews, limited variables such as problematic social network use, adolescents’ social network use and social network addiction have been examined instead of general social network use. However,…

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  • The relationship between SNS use and wellbeing is context-dependent, with effects sometimes beneficial and sometimes detrimental, and may vary based on user motivations, content type, and platform engagement styles.

    “Recent work suggests that the relationship between SNSs use and wellbeing is highly context-dependent and may vary based on user motivations, content type, and platform engagement styles”

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Authors
Akkaş, C., & Turan, A. H.
Affiliations
Sakarya University (TR)
Venue
Mental Health and Social Inclusion
Publisher
Emerald
Published
2023-05-05
Volume
28
Issue
3
Pages
231-251
ISSN
2042-8308 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W4368367009
Cited by
19
References
92
Citations by year
2026: 4 · 2025: 9 · 2024: 6
FWCI
0.95
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Mental Health and Social Inclusion (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Impact of Technology on Adolescents
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Computer Science Applications › Digital Media and Philosophy
Keywords
social network use, social networking sites, life satisfaction, social network addiction, adolescents, self-esteem, loneliness, depression

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