Digital media use and social engagement: How social media and smartphone use influence social activities of college students
Y Kim, Y Wang, J Oh - Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social …, 2016 - liebertpub.com
Social media and mobile smartphones are ubiquitous platforms for college students'
communication activities. This study examined how college students' psychological need to
belong is associated with their use of digital media, including social media and
smartphones. The effects of college students' digital media use on their social engagement
are also investigated. Findings revealed that students' need to belong was positively related
with their use of social media and smartphones, which in turn facilitated their engagement in …
communication activities. This study examined how college students' psychological need to
belong is associated with their use of digital media, including social media and
smartphones. The effects of college students' digital media use on their social engagement
are also investigated. Findings revealed that students' need to belong was positively related
with their use of social media and smartphones, which in turn facilitated their engagement in …