What is it about?
Linkedln users are related to self-presentation but apparently doing self-presentation can affect psychological well-being. This study aims to determine the relationship between self-presentation and psychological well-being among Linkedln Users in Indonesia. The subjects in this study were 206 Linkedln users aged minimum 16 years using Linkedln at least for an hour per week. This research uses quantitative methods and sampling was done using purposive sampling. The Psychological Well- Being 42 Item scale was translated and adapted. The Self-Presentation on Facebook Questionnaire (SPFBQ) with 17 items was also translated and evaluated which then modified the social networking site. The results of the hypothesis test indicate that the hypothesis is accepted with a value of P = 0.000 (<0.005) and r = 0.338 which indicates there is a significant positive correlation between self-presentation in the form of real self and psychological well-being, the more often individuals do self-presentation in the form of real self, the higher the psychological well-being condition of the Linkedln user.
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Why is it important?
The use of LinkedIn can have a bad psychological impact on users. From the 2,885 people who took part in voting on LinkedIn, there were 62% of people who stated that they experienced LinkedIn Fatigue, namely experiencing mental fatigue, feeling anxiety that leads to FOMO, the desire to do work excessively or workaholic, feeling guilty at rest and making themselves feel inferior because they compare yourself with the achievements of others ([17]; [18]). In a study conducted in 2016 of 1,780 participants, 292 of them used LinkedIn once a week, participants who use LinkedIn have a much greater chance of developing depression than those who do not use LinkedIn, the overall relationship between LinkedIn users and depression is that they have a more significant chance of increasing anxiety [19]. Feeling of fear, anxiety and worry can make it difficult for individuals to master the environment, establish positive relationships and accept themselves, which are important aspects of psychological well-being [20].
Perspectives
The results of the study show that self-presentation in real self and in false self can affect the psychological well-being of LinkedIn users in Indonesia. Therefore, researchers hope that Linkedln users can be wiser in using LinkedIn by paying attention to the uploads made and paying attention to the content they consume. Research respondents can present themselves honestly, wisely, and responsibly so that the psychological well-being of the respondents can remain in good condition.
Hazhira Qudsyi
Universitas Islam Indonesia
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This page is a summary of: Self-presentation and Psychological Well-being Among Linkedln Users in Indonesia, KnE Social Sciences, February 2024, Knowledge E,
DOI: 10.18502/kss.v9i5.15181.
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