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

Arminda Suárez; Carmen Nuria Arvelo-Rosales; Yasmina Álvarez-González; Yaritza Garcés Delgado

doi:10.30827/relieve.v30i2.28247

Authors

Arminda Suárez University of La Laguna https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6755-5284
Carmen Nuria Arvelo-Rosales University of La Laguna https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7786-3814
Yasmina Álvarez-González University of La Laguna https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4544-7394
Yaritza Garcés Delgado University of La Laguna https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3471-1014

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30827/relieve.v30i2.28247

Keywords:

Social Network, Fear of Missing Out, exploratory structural equation modeling, discriminate capacity, decision-making, undergraduates

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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Author Biographies

Arminda Suárez, University of La Laguna

Assistant Professor in the area of Research Methods and Diagnosis in Education at the University of La Laguna. Ph.D. in Psychology with International Mention and Extraordinary Doctorate Award. She is a member of the research groups of Family and Human Development and Multidisciplinary Educational Research attached to the ULL. Her lines of research focus on the evaluation of programs to promote positive parenting in virtual experiential learning environments, the analysis of parental digital competencies and parental digital mediation, as well as the inappropriate use of the Internet and social networks in high school and university students, and their possible relationship with academic performance, academic goals and decision-making processes.

Carmen Nuria Arvelo-Rosales, University of La Laguna

Assistant Professor of Didactics and Educational Research at the University of La Laguna. Ph.D. with International Mention in Education. Member of the Multidisciplinary Group of Educational Research attached to the ULL. Her main lines of research focus on: teacher training and attention to diversity, the use of technologies for educational inclusion and digital skills of university students.

Yasmina Álvarez-González, University of La Laguna

Assistant Professor in the area of Theory and History of Education at the University of La Laguna. Ph.D. in Education from the University of La Laguna (2019). She is a member of the research groups Migrations, gender and identities. Analysis and evaluation of policies, and Multidisciplinary Group of Educational Research. Her main lines of research are the history of pedagogy as an academic discipline under the first Franco regime and the gender perspective.

Yaritza Garcés Delgado, University of La Laguna

Associate Professor in the area of Research Methods and Diagnosis in Education at the University of La Laguna. Ph.D. with International Mention in Education (2016). She is a member of the research groups of Laboratory of Education and New Technologies (EDULLAB) and University Group of Integrated Training and Guidance and actively participates in the Multidisciplinary Research Group of Educational Research attached to the ULL. Her main lines of research are: a) academic and professional orientation; b) social skills and emotional intelligence in contexts/populations at risk of social exclusion; c) lines and methods of research in education; adaptation and validation of educational scales; d) the use of new technologies in education; e) the use of new technologies in education; f) the use of new technologies in education; g) the use of new technologies in education.

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