Universidad Técnica de Ambato / Facultad de Ciencias de Salud / Carrera de Enfermería
Introduction: The use of social networks has been essential around the world,
given their conditioning capacity, they can influence people's self -perceptio n .
Objective: To assess the relationship between addiction to social networks and
alterations of the Self-Perception Pattern in students. Methods: Quantitative with
correlational and cross-sectional scope, the sample consisted of 70 students. The
Social Network Addiction Questionnaire and the section corresponding to pattern
7 of the Functional Patterns Assessment Guide were used. Results: A moderate
positive correlation was found between Social Network Addiction and alterations
in Self-Esteem (Rho = 0.374) and Body Image (Rho = 0.334). The strongest and
most positive relationships were between the Excessive Use dimension with
Body Image (Rho = 0.729) and Obsession with Self-Esteem (Rho = 0.667).
Conclusion: There is a moderate positive relationship between Social Network
Addiction and alterations of Self-Esteem and Body Image.
