The purpose of the present study is to assess
the selfie taking behavior and self- esteem among
adolescents. The study assesses the relationship between
selfie taking behavior and self-esteem and assess whether
there are significant differences in gender with respect to
selfie taking behavior and self-esteem. A sample of 80
adolescents (40 males, 40 females) aged between 15-24
years participated in this study. Selfitis Behavior scale
(SBS) by Janarthanan & Mark D. Griffiths (2017) and
The Rosenberg’s self-esteem scale (RSES) by Rosenberg.
M. (1965) were used to measure the variables in the
study. Pearson’s correlation coefficient and independent
sample t-test were used for statistical analysis of data.
The findings indicated that the Selfie taking behaviour
was not correlated with self-esteem. There were no
significant gender differences in selfie taking behaviour
and self-esteem among adolescents.
Keywords :
Selfie, Behaviour, Self-Esteem, Adolescents