Social networking sites as venues for self-presentation of one's physical activities: Their moderating effects on the relationship between physical activities and psychological well-being
The purpose of this study is to examine how self-presentation reflected on the engagement in Social Networking Sites affects the Frequency of Physical Activity to Psychological Well-being. This is because in the past few years, the popularity of exercise and engaging in physical activities has risen...
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2014
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| Online Access: | https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/18092 |
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| Institution: | De La Salle University |
| Language: | English |
| Summary: | The purpose of this study is to examine how self-presentation reflected on the engagement in Social Networking Sites affects the Frequency of Physical Activity to Psychological Well-being. This is because in the past few years, the popularity of exercise and engaging in physical activities has risen along with the number of people who have been using social networking sites. Guided by Self-Presentation Theory, the researchers utilized a quantitative non-experimental research design in conducting the research. Furthermore, this study made use of surveys in examining a sample of 200 participants who regularly engage in physical activities. The results suggest that there was no moderation effect for Self-Presentation on Social Networking Sites on Frequency of Physical Activity and Psychological Well-being. However, Self-Presentation on Social Networking Sites is a key predictor towards Strenuous Physical Activity and Positive Affect under Psychological Well-being. |
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