title: Facebook's Contribution to Well-being among Adolescent and Young Adults as a Function of Mental Resilience.
abstract: Studies of correlations between general internet use and psychological well-being have shown mixed results. The present study aimed to elucidate the relationship between Facebook use and psychological well-being, with mental resilience expected to moderate the relationship. Two hundred Israeli adolescents and young adults completed questionnaires assessing their Facebook use, mental resilience, and psychological well-being. Results showed that Facebook use was positively correlated with psychological well-being, and that this relationship was particularly strong for participants with low mental resilience. The findings support a positive effect of Facebook use as providing a virtual supportive community for individuals who may lack the social skills needed to develop social capital and confidence through traditional communication paths.
authors.affiliation: a The College of Management Academic Studies.
authors.forename: Ido
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Ziv
authors.affiliation: b Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yafo.
authors.forename: Mali
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kiasi
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003142:Communication; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D008603:Mental Health; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D055500:Resilience, Psychological; D012649:Self Concept; D060756:Social Networking; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Facebook; adolescents; mental resilience; social networks; well-being