The relationship between narcissism, intensity of Facebook use, Facebook flow and Facebook addiction.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The present study investigated mechanisms that may contribute to the enhanced risk of narcissistic individuals to develop Facebook addiction.

Methods

In a sample of 449 Facebook users (age: M(SD) = 31.07(9.52), range: 18-65) the personality trait narcissism, Facebook flow, intensity of Facebook use, and Facebook addiction were assessed by an online survey.

Results

In a moderated mediation analysis, the positive relationship between narcissism and Facebook addiction was positively mediated by the level of flow experienced on Facebook. Intensity of Facebook use moderated the positive association between Facebook flow and Facebook addiction.

Conclusions

Excessive Facebook use may cause psychological dependence. Narcissistic individuals a

SUBMITTER: Brailovskaia J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7244910 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature