Table 2 An overview of the frequency of each theme/subtheme across the interviews
Theme/subtheme | Number of interviews the theme/subtheme occurred in |
|---|---|
1. Interpersonal consequences of social media | 5 |
 1.1 Expanding the social world | 5 |
 1.2 Different rules apply | 5 |
 1.3 People behave worse on social media | 5 |
2. Personal consequences of social media use | 5 |
 2.1 There are pros and cons of being connected | 5 |
 2.2 Social hierarchies are on display | 4 |
 2.3 Upward social comparison | 4 |
 2.4 The visibility and permanency of content | 4 |
 2.5 Use on the expense of other things | 5 |
3. Motivations affecting use | 5 |
 3.1 An unmissable social arena | 5 |
 3.2 Self-presentation and impression management | 5 |
 3.3 From fun to addiction | 5 |
 3.4 A way to dodge what is difficult | 5 |
 3.5 Awareness and regulation of own use | 5 |