Social networks addiction and self-perception in students, according to marjory gordon's theory

Introduction: The use of social networks has been essential around the world, given their conditioning capacity, they can influence people's self-perception. Objective: To determine the relationship between addiction to social networks and alterations of the Self-Perception Pattern in students. Methods: Quantitative with correlational and cross-sectional scope, the sample consisted of 70 students. The Social Network Addiction Questionnaire and the section corresponding to pattern 7 of the Functional Patterns Assessment Guide were used. Results: A moderate positive correlation was found between Social Network Addiction and alterations in Self-Esteem (Rho = 0.374) and Body Image (Rho = 0.334). The strongest and most positive relationships were between the Excessive Use dimension with Body Image (Rho = 0.729) and Obsession with Self-Esteem (Rho = 0.667). Conclusion: There is a moderate positive relationship between Social Network Addiction and alterations of Self-Esteem and Body Image.