title: Use of social-networking sites and subjective well-being: a study in South Korea.
abstract: Social-networking sites (SNSs) provide users with a unique computer-mediated environment where individuals are able to disclose their thoughts, feelings, and experiences within their circle of personal ties. From a positive psychological perspective, this research investigated the use of SNSs and users' subjective well-being. The results show that although the time spent using a SNS is not related to well-being, the amount of self-disclosure on SNSs is positively related to subjective well-being. In addition, an individual's socioeconomic status is negatively related to self-disclosing behavior.
authors.affiliation: School of Business, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, South Korea.
authors.forename: Gyudong
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Jaeeun
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Soonjae
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kwon
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D010551:Personality; D012044:Regression Analysis; D056910:Republic of Korea; D012650:Self Disclosure; D012944:Social Support; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult