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Title Social Media Use Motives, Emotional Contagion, and Psychological Adjustment in Emerging Adults: Role of Attentional Control

Author(s) Gul-E-Lala Shahbaz

Abstract The study explores the intricate relationships between social media use motives, emotional contagion, and psychological adjustment in emerging adults, focusing on the role of attentional processes. Social media has become a pervasive force in the lives of young adults, influencing their emotional and psychological well-being. This research adoptsthe Uses and Gratifications (U&G) approach to understand why emerging adults engage with social media and how these motives impact their emotional states and psychological adjustment. Emotional contagion, the phenomenon where individuals 'catch' emotions from others, is examined as a critical factor influencing psychological maladjustment. The study also investigates how attentional processes, the ability to focus and shift attention, moderate the relationship between social media motives and emotional contagion. Data was collected from 501 emerging adults aged 18-29 using a cross-sectional design. The findings indicate significant associations between social media motives, emotional contagion, and psychological adjustment, with attentional processes playing a moderating role. This research contributes to understanding how digital interactions affect emotional and psychological health, providing insights for developing interventions to promote healthier social media use among emerging adults. Keywords: Social media use motives, emotional contagion, psychological adjustment, emerging adults, attentional processes, Uses and Gratifications (U&G) approach

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Department Psychology

Language English

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