Development of a Facebook Addiction Scale.

Cecilie Schou Andreassen, Torbjørn Torsheim, Geir Scott Brunborg, Ståle Pallesen

April 2012 Psychol Rep

Synopsis of Social media discussions

Participants show strong interest and moderate engagement with examples like hashtags emphasizing the development process and mentions of how the scale relates to sleep patterns, indicating recognition of its scientific and societal significance. The tone is generally positive and supportive, emphasizing the importance of understanding Facebook addiction.

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Agreement
 Moderate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the relevance and importance of developing a Facebook Addiction Scale, with some expressing support for its findings.

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Interest
 High level of interest

Posts demonstrate high curiosity about the scale's development and implications, evidenced by enthusiasm in hashtags and positive reactions.

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Engagement
 Moderate level of engagement

Several contributors reference specific aspects of the development process, such as psychometric properties and its correlation with sleep habits, indicating moderate engagement.

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Impact
 Moderate level of impact

The discussions suggest the study could influence future research and awareness about social media addiction, though explicit calls to action are limited.

Social Mentions

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Facebook

6 Posts

Twitter

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News

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Metrics

Video Views

239

Total Likes

20

Extended Reach

773

Social Features

64

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Abstract Synopsis

  • The Bergen Facebook Addiction Scale (BFAS) was developed using an initial set of 18 items reflecting six core elements of addiction, which were tested on 423 students alongside other self-report scales.
  • The final scale demonstrated good psychometric properties, including a strong factor structure, high internal consistency (alpha = 0.83), and good test-retest reliability (0.82), with scores correlating positively with neuroticism and extraversion, and negatively with conscientiousness.
  • Higher BFAS scores were linked to increased Facebook activity, delayed bedtimes, and later rising times, indicating potential impacts of Facebook addiction on sleep habits and daily routines.]