engleski

Relationship between use of social networks, basic psychological needs, and life satisfaction

The use of social networking sites has become normal part of our daily lives and more and more researchers are interested how it impacts us. Still, research examining use of social network from Selfdetermination theory perspective is lacking. So in this research, by using the framework of Selfdetermination theory, we try to examine the relationship between some characteristics of use of social networks, students’ basic psychological needs satisfaction, and life satisfaction. It has been hypothesized that basic psychological needs satisfaction mediate relationship between some characteristics of use of social networks and life satisfaction. The sample consisted of 294 female students of Early childhood and preschool education from University of Zagreb. Students were asked why they use social networks, amount of time they spend daily on social networks and how many contacts they have on social networks. In addition to that, participants filled two questionnaires: The Satisfaction with Life Scale and Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction Scale. Results showed that basic psychological needs mediate relationship between characteristic of use of social networks and life satisfaction.

social networks, basic psychological needs, life satisfaction, Selfdetermination theory

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