BIO

Hello! My name is Lucy Morfit and I am a sophomore from Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. My research interests include: ancient civilizations, world history, psychology, and social media. After graduation, I plan to apply to graduate school, and eventually go into a career either in archaeology, ancient history, or teaching. In my spare time, you can find me reading, hiking, taking photos, or updating my blog!

Social Media and Emotion: How Social Media Correlates With Emotions in FSU students.

Abstract

Social media has become a prominent part of the 21st century. It provides a way for people to connect and communicate like never before. However, people are now associating social media in both a negative and positive light. This study aims to explore the possible correlations between social media and negative and positive emotions in undergraduate and graduate-age FSU students. The objective of this research was to, one, identify the emotions that individuals felt about their social media use, and, two, analyze why they felt this way. Participants in this study were interviewed over an hour and initially asked a series of background questions regarding their life at Florida State University and their experience with Social Media. Then, participants were given several scenarios, such as time spent on social media, and asked if they associated positive or negative emotions with it, and if so to what intensity. Data was analyzed through thematic analysis.

Keywords: Social Media, Emotion, FSU Students, Positive, Negative