State anger changes upon cathartic status updating on Facebook : moderation by perceived Facebook social support

• Main Author: Lee, Lina
• Other Authors: Qiu Lin
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Subjects: DRNTU::Social sciences
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/60018
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Catharsis has long been believed to be effective in reducing state anger. Over the years, cathartic behaviours have gradually evolved to also gain a place on social networking platforms. This study examined the effects of cathartic Facebook status updating on state anger. The mediating role played b...