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Self-Esteem and Its Relationship with Body Dissatisfaction Among Female University Students in the Era of Social Media Standards Tjhoernandes, Audrianne; Purnomo, Jusuf Tjahjo
Journal La Sociale Vol. 7 No. 4 (2026): Journal La Sociale
Publisher : Borong Newinera Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37899/journal-la-sociale.v7i4.5083

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This study examined the relationship between self-esteem and body dissatisfaction among female university students in the era of social media beauty standards. It was hypothesized that self-esteem would be negatively associated with body dissatisfaction. The participants were 365 female undergraduate students aged 18–24 years who actively use social media. A quantitative correlational design was employed. Self-esteem was measured using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), while body dissatisfaction was assessed using the Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ-34). Data were analyzed using Spearman’s Rank Correlation due to non-normal data distribution. The results indicated a significant negative correlation between self-esteem and body dissatisfaction (ρ = -0.223, p < 0.001). Although the correlation strength was weak, the findings suggest that higher levels of self-esteem are associated with lower levels of body dissatisfaction. These results indicate that self-esteem functions as a partial protective factor against negative body evaluation among female students. Further research is recommended to examine additional psychological and social variables that may contribute to body dissatisfaction.
Fear of Missing Out in the Digital Era: Its Relationship with Social Media Addiction Among College Students Bangun, Gestriani Lolo; Purnomo, Jusuf Tjahjo
Journal La Sociale Vol. 7 No. 4 (2026): Journal La Sociale
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37899/journal-la-sociale.v7i4.5085

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This study aims to examine the relationship between Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) and Social Media Addiction among university students who are active social media users. This research is motivated by the high intensity of social media use among students, which has the potential to lead to addictive behavior. FoMO, as a psychological factor, encourages individuals to stay constantly connected with others’ social activities, thereby increasing excessive social media use and the risk of developing Social Media Addiction (SMA). This study employed a quantitative approach with a correlational design. A total of 434 university students aged 18–24 years who actively use social media participated in this study using a purposive sampling technique. Data were collected using two instruments: the Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) scale and the Social Media Addiction scale, both of which have been tested for validity and reliability.The results showed that the data were not normally distributed; therefore, the analysis was conducted using Spearman correlation. The analysis revealed that Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) has a significant relationship with Social Media Addiction, with a correlation coefficient of ρ = 0.395 and a significance value of p < 0.001, indicating a positive relationship with moderate correlation strength . This indicates that the higher the level of FoMO, the higher the tendency of Social Media Addiction among students.
Self-Control and Social Media Addiction: A Review Among Generation Z University Students Mananohas, Elgracia; Purnomo, Jusuf Tjahjo
Journal La Sociale Vol. 7 No. 4 (2026): Journal La Sociale
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37899/journal-la-sociale.v7i4.5094

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This study aims to examine the relationship between self-control and social media addiction among Generation Z university students. The rapid development of digital technology has made social media an inseparable part of daily life, especially for Generation Z who are considered digital natives. However, excessive use of social media may lead to addictive behaviors that negatively affect psychological well-being, academic performance, and social functioning. This research employed a quantitative correlational design with 354 undergraduate students as participants. Sampling was conducted using a convenience sampling technique. Self-control was measured using the Brief Self-Control Scale (BSCS), while social media addiction was measured using a Social Media Addiction Scale adapted from previous studies. Data were analyzed using Spearman’s rho correlation test due to non-normal data distribution. The results revealed a significant negative correlation between self-control and social media addiction (r = -0.109 ; p = 0.041). This indicates that higher levels of self-control are associated with lower levels of social media addiction. The findings emphasize the importance of strengthening self-regulation skills among university students to prevent problematic social media use. Future research is recommended to explore mediating or moderating variables such as social support and psychological well-being.
Relationship Between Social Media Addiction and Adolescents’ Psychological Well-Being Weeflaar, Timotius Art; Purnomo, Jusuf Tjahjo
Journal La Sociale Vol. 7 No. 4 (2026): Journal La Sociale
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37899/journal-la-sociale.v7i4.5397

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This study is motivated by the increasing use of social media among adolescents, which may be associated with psychological well-being. Intensive use of social media can lead to addiction that may influence an individual’s psychological condition. This study aims to examine the relationship between social media addiction and psychological well-being among adolescents. This research employed a quantitative method with a correlational design. The participants consisted of 179 adolescents who are active social media users. Data were collected using social media addiction and psychological well-being scales and analyzed using Spearman Rank correlation. The results showed a significant relationship between social media addiction and psychological well-being (ρ = 0.259; p < 0.001) with a weak correlation strength. The positive direction indicates a tendency for psychological well-being to increase along with higher social media addiction scores; however, this finding should be interpreted with caution. Most participants were categorized at a moderate level for both variables. These findings highlight the importance of managing social media use wisely and considering other factors that may influence psychological well-being.