Understanding neuroticism and social media: A systematic review

1.Introduction

1.1.The identification and origin of trait neuroticism

1.2.Behavioural characteristics of individuals with high trait neuroticism

1.3.Neuroticism and social media

2.Method

2.1.Eligibility criteria

2.2.Search strategy and information sources

2.3.Study selection

2.4.Analysis

3.Results

3.2.Major finding

3.1.Study characteristics

Neuroticism and patterns of use

Neuroticism and aggression, trolling and excessive use

Neuroticism and trolling or aggression

Neuroticism and user profile characteristics

Neuroticism and frequency or duration of use.

Excesive use

Neuroticism and network size

Neuroticism and perceptions of social media

Neuroticism and motivation to use

Neuroticism and content creation

Neuroticism and self-disclosure

Neuroticism, self-presentation and status updates

Neuroticism and images.

Neuroticism and reaction to content

4.Discussion

4.1.Major findings and implications

4.2.Limitations and future directions

5.Conclusions