Adolescents' social media posting, social support, and the moderating role of tech attitudes and self-esteem: a 2-year longitudinal study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study investigates the reciprocal relationship between adolescents' social media posting behaviors and perceived social support over a 2-year period.

Methods

Using a longitudinal design and observational data on posting frequency, we examined whether posting predict perceived social support from close friends and classmates and whether increased social support, in turn, predicts more frequent posting. We also explored the moderating roles of individual differences in self-esteem and attitudes toward technology.

Results

Our findings revealed a reciprocal relationship within close friend networks. More perceived support from close friends in mid adolescence was linked to more posting in late adolescence, which in turn was associated with more support r

SUBMITTER: Fan T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12399651 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature