Social Media Use Integration, Comparative Self-Evaluation, and Social Loneliness Among Teenagers in Kuwait
Abstract: This study examined relationships among social media use integration, comparative self-evaluation, and social loneliness among teenagers aged 13-19 years living in Kuwait. A quantitative, cross-sectional, correlational design was used. A convenience sample of 120 participants completed an online questionnaire containing the Social Media Use Integration Scale (SMUIS), Social Comparison Scale (SCS), and five-item social-loneliness subscale of the De Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale. Analyses included descriptive statistics, Cronbach's alpha, Pearson and Spearman correlations, and unadjusted simple linear regression. Greater social media use integration was associated with more favorable comparative self-evaluation (r = .382, p
Keywords: social media use integration; comparative self-evaluation; social loneliness; teenagers; Kuwait
How to Cite?: Sukrutha John, "Social Media Use Integration, Comparative Self-Evaluation, and Social Loneliness Among Teenagers in Kuwait", Volume 15 Issue 10, October 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 686-689, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR261010190849, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR261010190849