An Observational study on Facebook feedback, its association with self-esteem and its influence on the purpose in life among medical students

Vidhya A , Sivaraman S , Ronald Roy K

Facebook feedback, Rosenberg self-esteem scale, Life engagement test, purpose in life.

BACKGROUND: The world’s largest online social network ‘Facebook’ has been designed with the “like” option for the posted content. METHODS: This was a qualitative cross- sectional study done using heterogeneity sampling, pre-determined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data was collected in preformed and pretested semi-structured proforma which included socio demographic profile and average face book user profile. Self- esteem was determined using Rosenberg self-esteem scale. RESULTS: SPSS 20 was used for statistical analysis. Descriptive statistics were reported as frequencies (percentage) for categorical variables. Correlational analysis was done for other variables. Majority of the study participants were between 19 and 25 years of age. Chi-square test were applied which showed that self esteem had negative correlation ( p= -0.103) with expected likes and Purpose in life had no correlation(0.062) with expected likes. CONCLUSION: Purpose in life is modifying the positive Facebook feedback and it's association with self esteem

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"An Observational study on Facebook feedback, its association with self-esteem and its influence on the purpose in life among medical students", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.9, Issue 10, page no.164 - 168, October-2024, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2410019.pdf

Volume 9 Issue 10, October-2024

Pages : 164 - 168

Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_212482

Published Paper Id: IJSDR2410019

Downloads: 000347142

Research Area: Medical Science

Country: Vellore, Tamilnadu, India

Published Paper PDF: https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2410019

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13925899

ISSN: 2455-2631 | IMPACT FACTOR: 9.15 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2016

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