The Level of Take Selfies Among Yarmouk University Students

Authors

  • معاذة شحادة العمري | Mu'aathah Shehadah Al - Amri Yarmouk University
  • فواز أيوب المومني | Fawwaz Ayoub Momani Yarmouk University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33977/1182-011-031-009

Keywords:

Selfie, University Students, Yarmouk University.

Abstract

This study aimed at detecting the level of taking selfie pictures among Yarmouk University students. A selfie scale was developed after verifying its psychometric features. The study sample consisted of 1720 male and female students. Study findings showed that taking selfie had a medium level. In addition, significant differences were found regarding the level of taking selfie in the total score of the scale and in the dimensions of salience use and mood modification, attributed to gender, in favor of the males, and in the attracting attention dimension, in favor of the females. Significant differences were also found in the level of taking selfie, attributed to GPA, in favor of high GPA. Moreover, differences were found within the whole scale and in all its dimensions, attributed to the majoring in a scientific field variable. However, no significant differences were found, attributed to the university year level and place of residence.

 

 

Author Biography

فواز أيوب المومني | Fawwaz Ayoub Momani, Yarmouk University

أستاذ مشارك في قسم علم النفس الإرشادي والتربوي

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Published

2020-12-20

How to Cite

Mu’aathah Shehadah Al - Amri م. ش. ا. |, & Fawwaz Ayoub Momani ف. أ. ا. |. (2020). The Level of Take Selfies Among Yarmouk University Students. Journal of Al-Quds Open University for Educational & Psychological Research & Studies, 11(31). https://doi.org/10.33977/1182-011-031-009

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