THE PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECT OF SOCIAL MEDIA USE ON UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ SYSTEMATIC ANALYSIS USING HISTCITE

Abstract

Purpose: HistCite provides a literature review based on the Web of Science and the results of a systematic literature search focusing on the psychological effects of social media use on university students. This study focuses on the development of social media use, and its relationship to psychological well-being, the motivations and fallacies behind problematic use, and the societal implications of social media usage.

Design/methodology/approach: This dataset consisted of 892 publications after screening and supplementation. Bibliometric analyses and network scores were used to sort out the knowledge structures and connections between the literature relevant to this study.

Findings: The study summarised four strands of research into the psychological effect of social media use on university students. This study systematically analyzed the relationships between the literature in this area using the HistCite technique, which allowed better identification of research priorities and overcoming research blind spots.

Research & Practical Implications: This study systematically demonstrated the relationship between the literature using technology, providing a more precise direction for a subsequent study. What this study offers are a perspective on the effect of social media use on the lives of university students that is both exhaustive and in-depth. Given findings from existing studies and future directions, there is an opportunity to further explore the impact of social media on the psychological well-being of university students.

Originality/Value: This paper provides a meaningful guide on conducting bibliometric analysis using technological tools and a direction on research methods for future related studies. This study involves three areas: psychology, marketing, and education. Future research could build on the lessons learned from this study and explore possible cross-disciplinary research methods in addition to research in related areas.

Keywords：social media；psychological；university students；HistCite