The Relationship of Loneliness, Self-Motives, and Selfie-Posting Behavior among Selfie Lovers

Abstract

The current study is designed to explore the relationship of loneliness, self-motive, and selfie-posting behavior among selfie lovers. Self-posting is common among individuals; however, individuals with a poor self-image and inclinations toward loneliness are more likely to engage in self-posting activities. This behavior is a primary contributor to social media addiction and 300 students (150 male and 150 female) from different universities in Karachi and Faisalabad. The age range of the participants covered the years 18 to 25. The sample was taken using a simple random sampling technique. These measures were used to assess the findings i.e., demographic form, selfitis behavior scale, self-posting motives scale, and loneliness scale were used to assess the selfitis behavior of selfie lovers. The findings indicated there is a significant and positive relationship between self-motive and selfitis. Self-motives are a significant and positive predictor of selfies among selfie lovers. Further, it also found a significant and negative relationship between loneliness and selfies. Loneliness is a significant negative predictor of selfitis behavior among selfie lovers. Social gathering and support are significant contributors to productive and healthy behaviors.