Motivos y patrones del uso de Instagram y su relación con la sintomatología depresiva, ansiosa y de estrés
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2024-09-09
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Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
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La presente investigación tuvo como objetivo identificar la relación entre los motivos y
patrones del uso de Instagram y la sintomatología depresiva, ansiosa y de estrés en estudiantes
universitarios de Lima Metropolitana. Específicamente, se esperaba identificar si hay
diferencias en cuanto a las variables sociodemográficas de sexo, edad (Millenials y Generación
Z) y tipo de cuenta en Instagram (Pública o Privada). La muestra estuvo conformada por 132
estudiantes de 18 a 33 años (M=22.67; DE=2.68) en su mayoría mujeres (76.4%). Los
instrumentos utilizados fueron el Instagram Motives Questionnaire (IMQ), Instagram Patterns
of use Questionnaire (IUPQ) y las Escalas de Depresión, Ansiedad y Estrés (DASS-21). Los
resultados evidenciaron que todos los patrones de uso de Instagram se relacionan de manera
significativa con la sintomatología de depresión, ansiedad y de estrés. En contraste, se hallaron
escasas relaciones entre los motivos de uso de Instagram y los 3 tipos de sintomatología. Por
último, se halló que hubo diferencias significativas en cuanto a las variables sociodemográficas
de sexo, tipo de cuenta y edad. En conclusión, se identifica que Instagram, al ser una plataforma
centrada en la imagen, predispone a los usuarios a compararse con el contenido que ven en la
plataforma, lo que genera malestar psicológico. Asimismo, el estado psicológico puede ser un
factor protector frente a la manera de interactuar con la plataforma (patrones) y, por lo tanto,
en cómo el individuo se ve impactado por esta. Para futuras investigaciones, se sugiere indagar
sobre otras maneras de medir los patrones de uso de Instagram así como también si existen
otros patrones que contribuyen a un uso disfuncional y por lo tanto, a la aparición de
sintomatología depresiva, ansiosa y de estrés en el individuo.
The present research aimed to identify the relationship between the motives and patterns of Instagram use and depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms in university students in Metropolitan Lima. Specifically, it was expected to identify if there were differences in terms of the sociodemographic variables of gender, age (Millennials and Generation Z) and type of Instagram account (Public or Private). The sample consisted of 132 students aged 18 to 33 years (M=22.67; SD=2.68) mostly women (76.4%). The instruments used were the Instagram Motives Questionnaire (IMQ), Instagram Patterns of Use Questionnaire (IUPQ) and the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales (DASS-21). The results evidenced that all Instagram usage patterns were significantly related to depression, anxiety, and stress symptomatology. In contrast, few relationships were found between Instagram usage motives and the 3 types of symptomatology. Finally, it was found that there were significant differences in terms of the sociodemographic variables of sex, type of account, and age. In conclusion, it was identified that Instagram, being an image-centered platform, predisposes users to compare themselves with the content they see on the platform, which generates psychological distress. Likewise, the psychological state may be a protective factor against the way of interacting with the platform (patterns) and, therefore, in how the individual is impacted by it. For future research, it is suggested to investigate other ways of measuring Instagram usage patterns as well as whether there are other patterns that contribute to dysfunctional use and therefore to the appearance of symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress in the individual.
The present research aimed to identify the relationship between the motives and patterns of Instagram use and depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms in university students in Metropolitan Lima. Specifically, it was expected to identify if there were differences in terms of the sociodemographic variables of gender, age (Millennials and Generation Z) and type of Instagram account (Public or Private). The sample consisted of 132 students aged 18 to 33 years (M=22.67; SD=2.68) mostly women (76.4%). The instruments used were the Instagram Motives Questionnaire (IMQ), Instagram Patterns of Use Questionnaire (IUPQ) and the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales (DASS-21). The results evidenced that all Instagram usage patterns were significantly related to depression, anxiety, and stress symptomatology. In contrast, few relationships were found between Instagram usage motives and the 3 types of symptomatology. Finally, it was found that there were significant differences in terms of the sociodemographic variables of sex, type of account, and age. In conclusion, it was identified that Instagram, being an image-centered platform, predisposes users to compare themselves with the content they see on the platform, which generates psychological distress. Likewise, the psychological state may be a protective factor against the way of interacting with the platform (patterns) and, therefore, in how the individual is impacted by it. For future research, it is suggested to investigate other ways of measuring Instagram usage patterns as well as whether there are other patterns that contribute to dysfunctional use and therefore to the appearance of symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress in the individual.
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Juventud--Redes sociales--Estudio de casos, Redes sociales en línea--Estudio de casos, Internet--Aspectos sociales, Redes sociales--Investigaciones
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