Basic psychological needs and psychological well-being: the mediating role of Instagram addiction

Sharifi Fard, S.A., Griffiths, M.D. ORCID: 0000-0001-8880-6524, Mohseni, F., Nabi Zadeh, S. and Ali Babaei, G., 2023. Basic psychological needs and psychological well-being: the mediating role of Instagram addiction. Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science. ISSN 2366-5963

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Abstract

Instagram is a popular social network platform that brings benefits to many. However, for a small minority, problematic use may be an issue of concern (i.e., Instagram addiction). This addiction appears to originate from various contexts and can also have psychosocial consequences. The present study investigated the basic psychological needs and psychological well-being and the mediating role of Instagram addiction. The sample comprised 660 participants who completed a number of psychometric scales including the: Instagram Addiction Scale (15 questions), Basic Psychological Needs Scale (21 questions), and Psychological Well-being Scale (18 questions). The results confirmed the fit of the model, and showed the direct adverse and significant effects of basic psychological needs on Instagram addiction, Instagram addiction on psychological well-being, and the positive and significant direct impact of basic needs on psychological well-being. There were also significant indirect effects of basic needs (autonomy, competence, and relatedness) in well-being via Instagram addiction. The failure to satisfy basic psychological needs appears to play an important role in the addictive use of Instagram, leading to a decrease in psychological well-being.

Item Type: Journal article
Publication Title: Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science
Creators: Sharifi Fard, S.A., Griffiths, M.D., Mohseni, F., Nabi Zadeh, S. and Ali Babaei, G.
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 21 April 2023
ISSN: 2366-5963
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10.1007/s41347-023-00313-6DOI
1753150Other
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Divisions: Schools > School of Social Sciences
Record created by: Laura Ward
Date Added: 24 Apr 2023 10:29
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2023 10:29
URI: https://irep.ntu.ac.uk/id/eprint/48807

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