APS

31st APS Annual Convention · 2019

Personality's Relationship to Instagram Photo Characteristics and Themes

Washington, DC · May 2019

Poster · Personality/Emotion

  • A. Bell Cooper
    Lynn University
  • Blake Andrew
    Texas Tech University
  • Rachel Pauletti
    Lynn University
  • Patrick Cooper
    Lynn University

Abstract

This study examined the relationship of personality, narcissism, and academic achievement to social media usage among 210 participants (35% Male, 65% Female). Findings demonstrate several relationships between person characteristics and the self- and other-rated behavioral and situational characteristics of posts on Instagram. Overall, personality predicts social media usage and content.

Personality

← Poster Session XI