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The purpose of the present study is to examine the relationship of Social Networking Site (SNS) problematic usage with personality characteristics and depressive symptomatology. A sample of 143 young adults in Greece varying from 18 to 34... more
The purpose of the present study is to examine the relationship of Social Networking Site (SNS) problematic usage with personality characteristics and depressive symptomatology. A sample of 143 young adults in Greece varying from 18 to 34 years of age completed four questionnaires on personality characteristics, depressive symptomatology, problematic SNS usage and socio-demographic factors. Problematic SNS usage is significantly and positively related to depression and Neuroticism, while negatively associated with Agreeableness. However, problematic use of SNS is not related to Conscientiousness, Openness to Experience and Extraversion, although the latter was found to be negatively associated with depression. Collectively, personality variables, depression and daily average usage account for about 33% of the variance in predicting problematic SNS usage. In contrast to previous research findings, age and gender are not found to be related to either problematic SNS usage or depressiv...
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The purpose of this article is to briefly review the opportunities that social media presents to counselors and psychologists. Particular attention was given to understanding some of the more important common risks inherent in social... more
The purpose of this article is to briefly review the opportunities that social media presents to counselors and psychologists. Particular attention was given to understanding some of the more important common risks inherent in social media and the potential ethical dilemmas which may arise for counselors and psychologists who embrace them in their practice. Key considerations of issues pertinent to an online presence such as multiple relationships, visibility and privacy, maintaining ethical principles and professional boundaries are being discussed.
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The purpose of this research is to explore spirituality in relation to the negative impacts of unemployment, such as depressive symptomatology and loneliness in connection with the five factor personality model. In particular, we wanted... more
The purpose of this research is to explore spirituality in relation to the negative impacts of unemployment, such as depressive symptomatology and loneliness in connection with the five factor personality model. In particular, we wanted to investigate whether the unemployed individuals with higher levels of spirituality have lower depressive symptomatology and loneliness, but also to examine how these variables are related to personality factors. Our sample consisted of 133 unemployed individuals who completed the NEO-Five Factor Inventory, the Assessment of Spirituality and Religious Sentiments (ASPIRES), the UCLA loneliness scale and the Questionnaire of self evaluated Depressive Symptomatology. The results showed that there was no significant association between depressive symptomatology and spirituality, while concerning loneliness and spirituality, a significant negative correlation was found, only in relation to the spirituality dimension of universality. Significant correlati...
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The purpose of the present study was to investigate the depressive symptomatology of civil servants in contemporary Greek society undergoing severe turmoil because of the profound economic crisis. More specifically, the study aimed at... more
The purpose of the present study was to investigate the depressive symptomatology of civil servants in contemporary Greek society undergoing severe turmoil because of the profound economic crisis. More specifically, the study aimed at evaluating the severity of depression in this population in relation to attachment style, job insecurity and the three dimensions of burnout. The sample of the present study consisted of 207 employees working in Municipalities or Civil Services. Self-report questionnaires on depressive symptomatology, attachment style, job insecurity and burnout were distributed. According to the results, 38.20% of the sample indicated mild or severe depressive symptomatology. The hypothesis of significant correlations among depressive symptomatology, job insecurity and the dimensions of burnout were confirmed. Results also indicated significant correlations between depressive symptomatology and attachment styles involving a negative self model. Implications for counse...
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The purpose of this article is to briefly review some of the innovations that mobile mental health apps present to consumers and mental health practitioners. Particular attention was given to understanding some of the important risks... more
The purpose of this article is to briefly review some of the innovations that mobile mental health
apps present to consumers and mental health practitioners. Particular attention was given to understanding
some of the important risks and the potential ethical dilemmas which may arise for
counselors and psychologists who embrace them in their practice. Key considerations of issues
pertinent to regulations, privacy concerns, and research are being discussed.
apps present to consumers and mental health practitioners. Particular attention was given to understanding
some of the important risks and the potential ethical dilemmas which may arise for
counselors and psychologists who embrace them in their practice. Key considerations of issues
pertinent to regulations, privacy concerns, and research are being discussed.
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The purpose of the present study is to examine the relationship of Social Networking Site (SNS) problematic usage with personality characteristics and depressive symptomatology. A sample of 143 young adults in Greece varying from 18 to... more
The purpose of the present study is to examine the relationship of Social Networking Site (SNS) problematic usage with
personality characteristics and depressive symptomatology. A sample of 143 young adults in Greece varying from 18 to
34 years of age completed four questionnaires on personality characteristics, depressive symptomatology, problematic
SNS usage and socio-demographic factors. Problematic SNS usage is significantly and positively related to depression
and Neuroticism, while negatively associated with Agreeableness. However, problematic use of SNS is not related to
Conscientiousness, Openness to Experience and Extraversion, although the latter was found to be negatively associated
with depression. Collectively, personality variables, depression and daily average usage account for about 33% of the
variance in predicting problematic SNS usage. In contrast to previous research findings, age and gender are not found
to be related to either problematic SNS usage or depressive symptomatology. However, place of residence is associated
with Neuroticism and Problematic Use, with participants from rural areas exhibiting higher scores than participants from
urban areas. Finally, Neuroticism and the average daily use of SNS have been proven to be good predictors of
problematic SNS usage. Personality, depressive symptomatology and socio-demographic factors relate to the way Social
Networking Sites are being used. Implications are discussed.
personality characteristics and depressive symptomatology. A sample of 143 young adults in Greece varying from 18 to
34 years of age completed four questionnaires on personality characteristics, depressive symptomatology, problematic
SNS usage and socio-demographic factors. Problematic SNS usage is significantly and positively related to depression
and Neuroticism, while negatively associated with Agreeableness. However, problematic use of SNS is not related to
Conscientiousness, Openness to Experience and Extraversion, although the latter was found to be negatively associated
with depression. Collectively, personality variables, depression and daily average usage account for about 33% of the
variance in predicting problematic SNS usage. In contrast to previous research findings, age and gender are not found
to be related to either problematic SNS usage or depressive symptomatology. However, place of residence is associated
with Neuroticism and Problematic Use, with participants from rural areas exhibiting higher scores than participants from
urban areas. Finally, Neuroticism and the average daily use of SNS have been proven to be good predictors of
problematic SNS usage. Personality, depressive symptomatology and socio-demographic factors relate to the way Social
Networking Sites are being used. Implications are discussed.
This study investigates the relationship between personality traits, user motivations, relationship quality, and attraction to online social support in a sample of young adults (N = 278) in Greece who use Facebook. Self-report... more
This study investigates the relationship between personality
traits, user motivations, relationship quality, and attraction to online social support in a sample of young adults (N = 278) in Greece who use Facebook. Self-report questionnaires on personality, motives, relationship quality, online social support, and sociodemographic factors were administered. According to the results, men in contrast to women were significantly more attracted to online social support. Predictors of online relationship quality were the existence of close relationships, entertainment, and conscientiousness. Motives, personality, relationship quality, and gender were good predictors of attraction to online social support. Implications for psychologists and future research are discussed.
traits, user motivations, relationship quality, and attraction to online social support in a sample of young adults (N = 278) in Greece who use Facebook. Self-report questionnaires on personality, motives, relationship quality, online social support, and sociodemographic factors were administered. According to the results, men in contrast to women were significantly more attracted to online social support. Predictors of online relationship quality were the existence of close relationships, entertainment, and conscientiousness. Motives, personality, relationship quality, and gender were good predictors of attraction to online social support. Implications for psychologists and future research are discussed.