Exposure to terrorism-related information on SNSs and life dissatisfaction: The mediating role of depression and moderation effect of social support

Zakir Shah, Usman Ghani, Fahad Asmi, Lu Wei and Sara Qaisar

Technology in Society, 2021, vol. 64, issue C

Abstract: The current study focused on the effects of being exposed to terrorism-related information via social networking sites (SNSs) on the life dissatisfaction of individuals. This study examines depression as a mechanism between being exposed to terrorism-related information and life dissatisfaction and social support as a moderator in the relationships of being exposed to terrorism-related information, depression, and life dissatisfaction. A sample of 536 respondents completed a self-administered questionnaire about their exposure to terrorism-related information on SNSs, depression, life dissatisfaction, and social support. Findings showed that exposure to terrorism-related information on SNSs is associated with life dissatisfaction. Furthermore, we found that depression mediates the relationship between exposure to SNSs and life dissatisfaction. Moreover, social support buffers the association of exposure to terrorism-related information with depression and life dissatisfaction. In addition, social support moderates the association between depression and life dissatisfaction.

Keywords: Depression; Life dissatisfaction; Social networking sites; Social support; Terrorism (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1016/j.techsoc.2020.101503

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