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Published Online: 11 October 2006

Friend Networking Sites and Their Relationship to Adolescents' Well-Being and Social Self-Esteem

Publication: CyberPsychology & Behavior
Volume 9, Issue Number 5

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The aim of this study was to investigate the consequences of friend networking sites (e.g., Friendster, MySpace) for adolescents' self-esteem and well-being. We conducted a survey among 881 adolescents (10–19-year-olds) who had an online profile on a Dutch friend networking site. Using structural equation modeling, we found that the frequency with which adolescents used the site had an indirect effect on their social self-esteem and well-being. The use of the friend networking site stimulated the number of relationships formed on the site, the frequency with which adolescents received feedback on their profiles, and the tone (i.e., positive vs. negative) of this feedback. Positive feedback on the profiles enhanced adolescents' social self-esteem and well-being, whereas negative feedback decreased their selfesteem and well-being.

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cover image CyberPsychology & Behavior
CyberPsychology & Behavior
Volume 9Issue Number 5October 2006
Pages: 584 - 590
PubMed: 17034326

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Published online: 11 October 2006
Published in print: October 2006

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Dr. Patti M. Valkenburg
Amsterdam School of Communications Research (ASCoR), University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Jochen Peter
Amsterdam School of Communications Research (ASCoR), University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Alexander P. Schouten
Amsterdam School of Communications Research (ASCoR), University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

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