The Influence of Likes and Sexist Attitudes on Adolescent Self-Esteem in Social Networks
Author Information
Author(s): Valdés Yéxica Flores, García-Rojas Antonio Daniel, Gómez Angel Hernando, del Rio Olvera Javier
Primary Institution: University of Huelva
Hypothesis
How do likes and sexist attitudes affect adolescent self-esteem on social networks?
Conclusion
The study concludes that social networks and the Internet, in relation to sexist attitudes, influence adolescents' self-esteem and social construction.
Supporting Evidence
- 88% of students scored for low self-esteem.
- Boys scored higher than girls for both low and medium-high self-esteem.
- 52.8% claimed that they were not influenced by likes on social networks.
Takeaway
Teenagers care a lot about likes on social media, and those who have sexist attitudes tend to have lower self-esteem.
Methodology
The study used a questionnaire to assess self-esteem, sexism, and social media use among 309 secondary school students.
Potential Biases
Social desirability bias may have affected the responses of participants.
Limitations
The sample size and type of sampling limit the generalizability of the results.
Participant Demographics
The sample consisted of 51.5% girls and 48.5% boys, with a mean age of 15 years.
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