Kyriaki G. Giota
UNIVERSITY OF THESSALY, GREECE, Department of Special Education, Graduate Student
- Social Media, Social Psychology, Human Computer Interaction, Counselling Psychology, Depression (Psychology), Social Networking Sites (SNS), and 12 moreSocial Networking, Facebook, Social Support, Interpersonal Relationships, Twitter, Cyberpsychology, Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC), Psychology, Personality Psychology, Cyber Psychology, επικοινωνία, and Communicationedit
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.
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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.
Research Interests:
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.
The purpose of this article is to briefly review the opportunities that social media present to counselors and psychologists. Particular attention was given to understanding some of the more important common risks inherent in social media... more
The purpose of this article is to briefly review the opportunities that social media present 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.