Examining the links between active Facebook use, received likes, self-esteem and happiness: A study using objective social media data

Davide Marengo, Christian Montag, Cornelia Sindermann, Jon D. Elhai, Michele Settanni

Abstract: Highlights•We explore links between receiving Facebook Likes, self-esteem and happiness.•We collect profile data consisting of Facebook updates and received Likes.•Updating frequency and upload of personal content lead to an increase in Likes.•Receiving Likes on Facebook is related to an increase in perceived happiness.•Self-esteem mediates the relationship between receiving Likes and happiness.