Connected but Affected: The Unintended Outcomes of Online Engagement

Abstract

The present study attempted to understand the relationship between social media use and its impact on self-esteem, sleep quality and body image of undergraduate students (N=117; M=56, F=61; Mean age=19 years). Data was collected using convenience sampling. The Rosenberg Self- esteem Scale, the Short Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), the Socia Media Use scale, the Body Image scale was used. Descriptive statistics, correlation and linear regression was computed using SPSS (version 22). Significant relationship was found between social media use and its impact on body image.