HMPYC80
Assignment 5 Research Proposal 2025
Unique Number: 714166
Due Date: 29 August 2025
HOW DOES DIGITAL EMOTION REGULATION THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA
ENGAGEMENT INFLUENCE PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AND PERCEIVED
SOCIAL CONNECTEDNESS AMONG SOUTH AFRICAN EMERGING ADULTS?
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE ......................................................................................................................... 4
ABSTRACT ................................................................................................................ 4
KEYWORDS .............................................................................................................. 4
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 6
2. BACKGROUND OF THE RESEARCH INTEREST, ISSUE OR PROBLEM........... 6
2. LITERATURE REVIEW .......................................................................................... 7
2.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Digital Emotion Regulation ................................................................................ 8
2.2.1 Definition and Scope ................................................................................... 8
2.2.2 Types of Strategies ..................................................................................... 8
2.3 Psychological Well-being and Social Media Use............................................... 9
2.3.1 Definitions and Dimensions ........................................................................ 9
Terms of use
2.3.2 Positive Associations ..................................................................................
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HOW DOES DIGITAL EMOTION REGULATION THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA
ENGAGEMENT INFLUENCE PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AND PERCEIVED
SOCIAL CONNECTEDNESS AMONG SOUTH AFRICAN EMERGING ADULTS?
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE ......................................................................................................................... 4
ABSTRACT ................................................................................................................ 4
KEYWORDS .............................................................................................................. 4
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 6
2. BACKGROUND OF THE RESEARCH INTEREST, ISSUE OR PROBLEM .......... 6
2. LITERATURE REVIEW .......................................................................................... 7
2.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Digital Emotion Regulation ................................................................................ 8
2.2.1 Definition and Scope ................................................................................... 8
2.2.2 Types of Strategies ..................................................................................... 8
2.3 Psychological Well-being and Social Media Use .............................................. 9
2.3.1 Definitions and Dimensions ........................................................................ 9
2.3.2 Positive Associations .................................................................................. 9
2.3.3 Negative Associations ................................................................................ 9
2.4 Perceived Social Connectedness ................................................................... 10
2.4.1 Conceptual Clarification ............................................................................ 10
2.4.2 Online Connectedness ............................................................................. 10
2.4.3 Risks to Social Connection ....................................................................... 10
2.5 Theoretical Frameworks.................................................................................. 11
2.5.1 Gross’s Process Model of Emotion Regulation ......................................... 11
2.5.2 Self-Determination Theory ........................................................................ 11
2.5.3 Uses and Gratifications Theory................................................................. 11
2.6 Empirical Research in South African and Global Contexts ............................. 12
2.6.1 Global Studies .......................................................................................... 12
2.6.2 South African Studies ............................................................................... 12
2.7 Gaps in the Literature ..................................................................................... 12
2.8 Conclusion ...................................................................................................... 13
3. THE RESEARCH APPROACH, METHOD, AND DESIGN .................................. 13
3.1 Research Paradigm and Ontological Assumptions ......................................... 13
3.2 Research Question ......................................................................................... 14
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is"
without any express or implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or
liability for any actions taken based on the information contained within this document. This document is
intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes. Reproduction, resale, or transmission
of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
Assignment 5 Research Proposal 2025
Unique Number: 714166
Due Date: 29 August 2025
HOW DOES DIGITAL EMOTION REGULATION THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA
ENGAGEMENT INFLUENCE PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AND PERCEIVED
SOCIAL CONNECTEDNESS AMONG SOUTH AFRICAN EMERGING ADULTS?
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE ......................................................................................................................... 4
ABSTRACT ................................................................................................................ 4
KEYWORDS .............................................................................................................. 4
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 6
2. BACKGROUND OF THE RESEARCH INTEREST, ISSUE OR PROBLEM........... 6
2. LITERATURE REVIEW .......................................................................................... 7
2.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Digital Emotion Regulation ................................................................................ 8
2.2.1 Definition and Scope ................................................................................... 8
2.2.2 Types of Strategies ..................................................................................... 8
2.3 Psychological Well-being and Social Media Use............................................... 9
2.3.1 Definitions and Dimensions ........................................................................ 9
Terms of use
2.3.2 Positive Associations ..................................................................................
By making use of this document 9you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
, +27 67 171 1739
HOW DOES DIGITAL EMOTION REGULATION THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA
ENGAGEMENT INFLUENCE PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AND PERCEIVED
SOCIAL CONNECTEDNESS AMONG SOUTH AFRICAN EMERGING ADULTS?
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE ......................................................................................................................... 4
ABSTRACT ................................................................................................................ 4
KEYWORDS .............................................................................................................. 4
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 6
2. BACKGROUND OF THE RESEARCH INTEREST, ISSUE OR PROBLEM .......... 6
2. LITERATURE REVIEW .......................................................................................... 7
2.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Digital Emotion Regulation ................................................................................ 8
2.2.1 Definition and Scope ................................................................................... 8
2.2.2 Types of Strategies ..................................................................................... 8
2.3 Psychological Well-being and Social Media Use .............................................. 9
2.3.1 Definitions and Dimensions ........................................................................ 9
2.3.2 Positive Associations .................................................................................. 9
2.3.3 Negative Associations ................................................................................ 9
2.4 Perceived Social Connectedness ................................................................... 10
2.4.1 Conceptual Clarification ............................................................................ 10
2.4.2 Online Connectedness ............................................................................. 10
2.4.3 Risks to Social Connection ....................................................................... 10
2.5 Theoretical Frameworks.................................................................................. 11
2.5.1 Gross’s Process Model of Emotion Regulation ......................................... 11
2.5.2 Self-Determination Theory ........................................................................ 11
2.5.3 Uses and Gratifications Theory................................................................. 11
2.6 Empirical Research in South African and Global Contexts ............................. 12
2.6.1 Global Studies .......................................................................................... 12
2.6.2 South African Studies ............................................................................... 12
2.7 Gaps in the Literature ..................................................................................... 12
2.8 Conclusion ...................................................................................................... 13
3. THE RESEARCH APPROACH, METHOD, AND DESIGN .................................. 13
3.1 Research Paradigm and Ontological Assumptions ......................................... 13
3.2 Research Question ......................................................................................... 14
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is"
without any express or implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or
liability for any actions taken based on the information contained within this document. This document is
intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes. Reproduction, resale, or transmission
of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
