Social Media Intensity Correlates with Adolescent Hedonistic Lifestyle

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10.2991/978-2-38476-589-8_2How to use a DOI?

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Social Media Intensity; Hedonistic Lifestyle; Adolescents

Abstract

General Background: Adolescence represents a critical developmental phase characterized by identity formation and susceptibility to environmental influences, including lifestyle patterns shaped by digital media. Specific Background: Social media has become a dominant platform for interaction and self-expression, where adolescents are frequently exposed to content reflecting pleasure-oriented lifestyles. Knowledge Gap: Although prior studies have examined social media and hedonistic tendencies, limited research specifically investigates their relationship among junior high school adolescents in Sidoarjo. Aims: This study aims to examine the relationship between social media usage intensity and hedonistic lifestyle among adolescents. Results: Using a quantitative correlational design with 221 students, the findings reveal a strong positive correlation (r = 0.918, p < 0.05) and an effective contribution of 84.1%, indicating that higher social media intensity is associated with higher levels of hedonistic lifestyle. Novelty: This study provides empirical evidence from a specific adolescent population, highlighting the magnitude of the relationship using robust statistical analysis. Implications: The findings suggest the need for guidance from parents, schools, and adolescents themselves to manage social media usage and mitigate the development of excessive pleasure-oriented behaviors.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Fikhi Amana
AU  - Effy Wardati Maryam
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/06/18
TI  - Social Media Intensity Correlates with Adolescent Hedonistic Lifestyle
BT  - Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Communication and Digital Multimedia 2025 (ICCDM 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 3
EP  - 12
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-589-8_2
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-589-8_2
ID  - Amana2026
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