Utjecaj društvenih mreža na samopoštovanje i mentalno zdravlje mladih
Influence of Social Networks on self-esteem and Mental Health of Young People
Author(s): Iris Jerončić Tomić, Rosanda Mulić, Antonija Milišić JadrićSubject(s): Psychology, Media studies, Communication studies, Theory of Communication, Health and medicine and law
Published by: Centar za filozofiju medija i mediološka istraživanja
Keywords: self-esteem; social networks; mental health;
Summary/Abstract: Self-esteem is an evaluation of a person’s own self-worth; comprising three-dimension: physical appearance, romantic attractiveness, and the ability to form and maintain close friendships. Self-esteem is the perception of how people perceive their own value well as their value to others.Social networks are media that provide the opportunity to shape a picture of ourselves by creating unique profiles to show the desired image of ourselves.Individuals communicate with other people through the images they have created about these people, discovering personal details and creating insights into the lives of others. The use of social networks haves negative and positive effects.Personality and self-esteem are influential factors of communication of the individual with other people.
Journal: In Medias Res
- Issue Year: 9/2020
- Issue No: 17
- Page Range: 2649-2654
- Page Count: 6
- Language: Croatian