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- Title
Differences in Social Networking Behaviors Between Italian Gay and Heterosexual Men.
- Authors
Biancalani, Gianmarco; Ronconi, Lucia; Testoni, Ines
- Abstract
The present study investigates differences between gay and heterosexual Italian men regarding both social networking behaviors and addiction. Furthermore, it explores the possible mediation effects of grandiose and vulnerable narcissism, fear of missing out, and physical appearance on social networking behaviors and addiction. A total of 586 Italian men (334 gay and 252 heterosexual) were recruited with snowball sampling, and they completed an online questionnaire. Results showed a significant difference between the two groups, with men who identify themselves as gay having higher levels of social networking addiction, narcissism, fear of missing out, and the importance of one's appearance. A direct effect of sexual orientation on social networking behaviors and addiction can be seen, which is only partially mediated by the variables posed as mediators.
- Subjects
GAY men; HETEROSEXUAL men; SOCIAL networks; NARCISSISM; SEX addiction
- Publication
Sexuality & Culture, 2023, Vol 27, Issue 1, p326
- ISSN
1095-5143
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s12119-022-10015-5