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Abstract
This study provided preliminary evidence for a new Social Media Identity Distress Scale (SMIDS) using two subsamples of emerging adults (18-25 years of age) from Amazon Turk (each n = 373). The factor analysis revealed a single-factor scale explaining 72.9% of the variance in the items and supported a 20-item version of the original 66-item instrument. The evidence of convergent validity and reliability supported using the SMIDS as a potential instrument to evaluate the mental stress regarding the ability to create a coherent self-concept while engaging in social media activities experienced by emerging adults. Implications for practice and future directions of research are provided.
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Ye Luo
Ye Luo, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Counseling and Higher Education at University of North Texas. Her research interests include the impact of technology on the counseling process and counseling training programs.
Joshua C. Watson
Joshua C. Watson, PhD, is a Professor and the department chair of Counseling and Educational Psychology at Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi. His research interests include counseling issues surrounding college student-athletes, best practices in counseling assessment, technology in counselor education, and adolescent wellness.
A. Stephen Lenz
A. Stephen Lenz, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Leadership and Counselor Education at The University of Mississippi. His research interests include community-based program evaluation, counseling outcome research, single-case research, instrument development, and holistic approaches to counseling, counselor education, and supervision.