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Mia Sisic
Bio: Mia Sisic is an academic researcher from University of Windsor. The author has contributed to research in topics: Hidradenitis suppurativa & Cyberpsychology. The author has an hindex of 6, co-authored 12 publications receiving 1934 citations.
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TL;DR: Investigation of how the Five-Factor Model of personality relates to Facebook use indicated that personality factors were not as influential as previous literature would suggest, but a motivation to communicate was influential in terms of Facebook use.
1,679 citations
TL;DR: It is supported that shyness was significantly positively correlated with the time spent on Facebook and having favorable attitudes toward the social networking site, and shynesswas significantly negatively correlated withThe number of Facebook "Friends.
Abstract: Researchers have suggested that individual differences will help to determine which online communication tools appeal to and are used by different individuals. With respect to the domain of computer-mediated communication, shyness is a particular personality trait of interest, as forums provide opportunities for social interactions that shy individuals might otherwise avoid. The present study investigated the personality trait of shyness and its relation with certain features of an online communication tool (Facebook). We hypothesized that shyness would be significantly related to the quantity of time spent on Facebook, the number of contacts added to one's Facebook profile, and attitudes toward Facebook. Our findings supported that shyness was significantly positively correlated with the time spent on Facebook and having favorable attitudes toward the social networking site. Furthermore, shyness was significantly negatively correlated with the number of Facebook "Friends.'' Limitations of the present study and suggestions for future research are addressed.
299 citations
TL;DR: The HS-QoL-v2 is a preliminary QoL instrument for which further psychometric validation and establishment of clinimetric properties will be undertaken, and is recommended in accordance with recommended standards.
Abstract: Background:Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic skin disorder with adverse impacts on both physical and psychosocial well-being. There is presently no validated HS-specific quality-of-life (Q...
39 citations
TL;DR: The 44-item HS-QoL demonstrated strong preliminary evidence of reliability (internal consistency) and convergent validity, and all subscales demonstrated excellent internal consistency, except for the support subscale, which had adequate internal consistency.
Abstract: Background:Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease with adverse physical and psychosocial impacts. The development of an HS quality-of-life measure, HS-QoL, has been re...
22 citations
TL;DR: Intimate partner violence was more frequently observed in individuals with hidradenitis suppurativa compared with individuals who have acne, a recognised disability, and health care providers should be aware of this issue when interacting with patients with hid Radenitis Suppurativa.
Abstract: Background:Sexual assault and intimate partner violence have never been examined in individuals with hidradenitis suppurativa. The research is important, because prior studies show higher incidence...
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TL;DR: While extraverted men and women were both likely to be more frequent users of social media tools, only the men with greater degrees of emotional instability were more regular users, and being open to new experiences emerged as an important personality predictor ofsocial media use for the more mature segment of the sample.
1,752 citations
TL;DR: Investigation of how the Five-Factor Model of personality relates to Facebook use indicated that personality factors were not as influential as previous literature would suggest, but a motivation to communicate was influential in terms of Facebook use.
1,679 citations
TL;DR: It is shown that enjoyment is the most influential factor in people's continued use of SNS, followed by number of peers, and usefulness, and the findings suggest that gender difference also produces different influences.
1,472 citations
TL;DR: The findings indicate that SNSs are predominantly used for social purposes, mostly related to the maintenance of established offline networks, and extraverts appear to use social networking sites for social enhancement, whereas introverts use it for social compensation.
Abstract: Social Networking Sites (SNSs) are virtual communities where users can create individual public profiles, interact with real-life friends, and meet other people based on shared interests. They are seen as a 'global consumer phenomenon' with an exponential rise in usage within the last few years. Anecdotal case study evidence suggests that 'addiction' to social networks on the Internet may be a potential mental health problem for some users. However, the contemporary scientific literature addressing the addictive qualities of social networks on the Internet is scarce. Therefore, this literature review is intended to provide empirical and conceptual insight into the emerging phenomenon of addiction to SNSs by: (1) outlining SNS usage patterns, (2) examining motivations for SNS usage, (3) examining personalities of SNS users, (4) examining negative consequences of SNS usage, (5) exploring potential SNS addiction, and (6) exploring SNS addiction specificity and comorbidity. The findings indicate that SNSs are predominantly used for social purposes, mostly related to the maintenance of established offline networks. Moreover, extraverts appear to use social networking sites for social enhancement, whereas introverts use it for social compensation, each of which appears to be related to greater usage, as does low conscientiousness and high narcissism. Negative correlates of SNS usage include the decrease in real life social community participation and academic achievement, as well as relationship problems, each of which may be indicative of potential addiction.
1,427 citations
TL;DR: The authors conducted a comprehensive literature search, identifying 412 relevant articles, which were sorted into 5 categories: descriptive analysis of users, motivations for using Facebook, identity presentation, the role of Facebook in social interactions, and privacy and information disclosure.
Abstract: With over 800 million active users, Facebook is changing the way hundreds of millions of people relate to one another and share information. A rapidly growing body of research has accompanied the meteoric rise of Facebook as social scientists assess the impact of Facebook on social life. In addition, researchers have recognized the utility of Facebook as a novel tool to observe behavior in a naturalistic setting, test hypotheses, and recruit participants. However, research on Facebook emanates from a wide variety of disciplines, with results being published in a broad range of journals and conference proceedings, making it difficult to keep track of various findings. And because Facebook is a relatively recent phenomenon, uncertainty still exists about the most effective ways to do Facebook research. To address these issues, the authors conducted a comprehensive literature search, identifying 412 relevant articles, which were sorted into 5 categories: descriptive analysis of users, motivations for using Facebook, identity presentation, the role of Facebook in social interactions, and privacy and information disclosure. The literature review serves as the foundation from which to assess current findings and offer recommendations to the field for future research on Facebook and online social networks more broadly.
1,148 citations