Generational Development of Self-Concept Through the Lens of Social Media Usage

Abstract

Self-concept is an individual’s belief about himself or herself, including the person’s attributes and who and what the self is. Increased usage of smartphones in recent years is becoming more problematic and interests several researchers. This excessive use of mobile phones may lead to a lower level of self-concept in individuals. The aim of the study is to assess the difference in levels of self-concept of Gen X (1965-1979 or 39-54 years old) individuals and Gen Z (1997-2012 or 7-22 years old) individuals. To get qualitative insights about the underlying causes and factors about the same, 50 participants were administered Robson’s Self-Concept Questionnaire to compare the levels of self-concept in individuals. Using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), t-test was used to further examine the data. The obtained results revealed a statistically significant difference between the self-concept of two sub groups.