A Review and Reappraisal of Social Media Misuse: Measurements, Consequences, and Predictors

This article reviewed research studies on social media misuse (SMM), including diverse measurements, consequences caused by SMM, and its predictive factors. SMM measuring dimensions typically comprise three categories: motivation-based items, behavior-based items, and impacts-based items. The consequences caused by SMM vary from mood disorders to primary clinic mental diseases (e.g., depression, anxiety). Other life problems such as poor sleep quality and a lower grade point average were summarized. Researchers were also interested in what types of people are likely to have prominent levels of social media addiction, which may be predictive factors for SMM. User profile, including demographic characteristics, personality, and social relationships, has been examined in previous studies. This study aims to give a summary of current SMM studies and emphasize the importance of distinguishing SMM from daily usage.