Self-regulation and social networking sites addiction: The mediating role of academic resilience and psychological well-being

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 MA. in educational psychology, Department of Educational Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran.

2 Assistant professor, Department of Educational Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran.

3 Professor of educational psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran.

10.22038/jfmh.2024.80660.3138

Abstract

Introduction: This study aims to predict Social Networking Sites (SNS) addiction based on self-regulation, examining the mediating roles of academic resilience and psychological well-being.
 
Materials and Methods: This descriptive-correlational study was conducted with male high school students in Torbat-e Heydariyeh City, Iran, during the 2022-2023 academic year. A sample of 399 students was selected using multi-stage cluster random sampling. Participants completed the Social Networking Addiction (SNA) Scale‎‏, the Self-Regulated Learning Questionnaire, the Academic Resilience Questionnaire, and the Psychological Well-being Questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical methods, including correlation and structural equation modeling.
 
Results: The results indicated that self-regulation (β= -0.23, P< 0.01) and psychological well-being (β= -0.19, P= 0.03) significantly and negatively predict SNS addiction. However, academic resilience (β= -0.04, P= 0.60) does not significantly predict SNS addiction and, therefore, does not mediate the relationship between self-regulation and SNS addiction. Academic resilience can indirectly predict SNS addiction by influencing psychological well-being (β= -0.09, P= 0.09).
 
Conclusion: The findings reveal a complex relationship between self-regulation, academic resilience, psychological well-being, and social networking sites addiction. These variables should be considered in the development of practical and preventive programs aimed at addressing social networking sites addiction.

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Journal of Fundamentals of Mental Health
Volume 26, Issue 5
September and October 2024
Pages 335-341

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