The use of social networking services and their relationship with the big five personality model and job satisfaction in Korea

Hyondong Kim, Yang W.oon Chung

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Abstract

Social networking services (SNSs) have been garnering attention from society due to their recent rapid growth. This study examines whether SNS use can affect the relationship between the Big Five personality model and individual job satisfaction. Based on a sample of 1,452 workers in Korea, the results of this study indicate that the Big Five personality model (extroversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism) was significantly related to individual job satisfaction. Further, SNS use moderated the relationship between extroversion and neuroticism with individual job satisfaction. Also, SNS use was found to increase job satisfaction of Korean workers who are more extroverted, while it also affected job satisfaction of Korean workers with low agreeableness. As SNS use plays an important role in the workplace, it is necessary to realize and appreciate the importance of SNSs in shaping and promoting job satisfaction of working individuals.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)658-663
Number of pages6
JournalCyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking
Volume17
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Oct 2014

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