Version 1
: Received: 17 April 2023 / Approved: 25 April 2023 / Online: 25 April 2023 (09:43:26 CEST)
How to cite:
Incardona, R.M.; Bonichini, S.; Tremolada, M. Emotional Intelligence and Use of Social Networks in Adolescents. Preprints2023, 2023040911. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202304.0911.v1
Incardona, R.M.; Bonichini, S.; Tremolada, M. Emotional Intelligence and Use of Social Networks in Adolescents. Preprints 2023, 2023040911. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202304.0911.v1
Incardona, R.M.; Bonichini, S.; Tremolada, M. Emotional Intelligence and Use of Social Networks in Adolescents. Preprints2023, 2023040911. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202304.0911.v1
APA Style
Incardona, R.M., Bonichini, S., & Tremolada, M. (2023). Emotional Intelligence and Use of Social Networks in Adolescents. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202304.0911.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Incardona, R.M., Sabrina Bonichini and Marta Tremolada. 2023 "Emotional Intelligence and Use of Social Networks in Adolescents" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202304.0911.v1
Abstract
Social networks have become an ubiquitous aspect of adolescents' life, providing new ways to connect and communicate with peers. However, little is known about the impact of social net-works on adolescents' emotional intelligence (EI), a crucial skill for social and identity development. The aim of the present study is to explore the time spent and reasons for using social net-works and their relationship with emotional intelligence in adolescents and young adults (15-19 years). After signing informed consent, participants completed a battery of questionnaires offered via secure online form. The results showed that teenagers spend more than 3 h/day on Whatsapp, more than 2 h/day on Instagram and less on Facebook (26m per day); girls prefer to use Whatsapp and Instagram, boys opt for Facebook. Most participants use social media when bored and/or to communicate with friends. Moreover, time spent on social media has a relationship with stress management with some aspects of EI (assertiveness, self-actualization, optimism, etc.). EI and social desirability have a significant relationship, especially in the sphere of adaptability. Based on the results obtained, future perspectives and training are suggested with the aim of adapting to the constant changes in the new technological reality.
Keywords
emotional intelligence; adolescents; social networks; social desirability
Subject
Social Sciences, Psychology
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This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
