Uso excesivo de redes sociales: perfil psicosocial de adolescentes españoles = Excessive use of social networks: psychosocial profile of Spanish adolescents
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Understanding the factors that predict excessive use of social networks in adolescence can help prevent
problems as addictive behaviours, loneliness or cyberbullying. The main aim was to ascertain the
psychological and social profile of adolescents whose use of SNSS is excessive. Participants comprised 1,102
adolescents aged between 11 and 18 from Girona (Spain). Those who made excessive use of social networks
were grouped together. Their personality and social profiles were explored, the former using NEO FFI, NEO
PI-R and Self-Concept AF5, and the latter through the use of Social Support Appraisals, self-attributed type of
ICT use in the family and rules regarding ICT use at home. The prevalence of excessive use was 12.8%, being
higher among girls. The personality profile was characterized by neuroticism, impulsivity and a lower family academic and emotional self-concept. The social profile was defined by the perception of high ICT consumption
in the mother and siblings, and a lack of rules. The protective factors were conscientiousness, the
existence of rules, and being a boy; risk factors were the use of SNSS as a distraction and for fun, and the
perception of high sibling consumption. Interventions based on gender and working on responsible ICT use
within the family environment are proposed to prevent more serious psychological problems