Adaptación y validación de la Escala sobre el Miedo a Perderse Algo en las Redes Sociales (EMPARRSS) en estudiantado universitario

  1. Suárez, Arminda 1
  2. Arvelo-Rosales, Carmen Nuria 1
  3. Álvarez-González, Yasmina 1
  4. Garcés Delgado, Yaritza 1
  1. 1 Universidad de La Laguna
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    Universidad de La Laguna

    San Cristobal de La Laguna, España

    ROR https://ror.org/01r9z8p25

    Geographic location of the organization Universidad de La Laguna
Journal:
Relieve: Revista ELectrónica de Investigación y EValuación Educativa

ISSN: 1134-4032

Year of publication: 2024

Volume: 30

Issue: 2

Type: Article

DOI: 10.30827/RELIEVE.V30I2.28247 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openOpen access editor

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Abstract

This article describes the adaptation and validation of The Fear of Missing Out of the Social Network scale to undergraduates. 1818 undergraduates at the 30 Spanish Universities, aged 18-68 years (M = 21.7, DT = 5.6). 66.3% women, 32.1% men and 1.5% other gender. To obtain the factor structure, we used exploratory structural equation modeling (ESEM) with oblimin rotation, and for confirmatory purpose we used as the estimation method the Weighted Least Squares Mean and Variance Adjusted with moving measurement window (WLSMW). Also, we performed a ROC analysis of rating and continuous diagnostic test results by mean of area under the curve (AUC) and tested it by multivariate analysis of Covariance (MANCOVA). The results showed that a two-factor structure is the optimal model, personal affection, and social affection, with adequate reliability. Furthermore, discriminate capacity of the scale was proved depending on the factors for the Decision-Making scale (stress and dissatisfaction, vigilance, avoidance, and deferral of task). Scale shows adequate psychometric properties, and its content covers the key aspects of inappropriate use of Social Networks, focusing on the Fear of Missing Out. This is useful for assessing possible inappropriate behaviour in the use of Social Networks among undergraduates. Which may lead to a possible maladaptive pattern in decision-making process.

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