Related Data for: Association between Oxytocin Receptor Gene polymorphisms and number of followed people on Instagram: an exploratory analysis (doi:10.21979/N9/GUSTLQ)

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Document Description

Citation

Title:

Related Data for: Association between Oxytocin Receptor Gene polymorphisms and number of followed people on Instagram: an exploratory analysis

Identification Number:

doi:10.21979/N9/GUSTLQ

Distributor:

DR-NTU (Data)

Date of Distribution:

2020-11-04

Version:

1

Bibliographic Citation:

Gabrieli, Giulio; Bonassi, Andrea; Carollo, Alessandro; Esposito, Gianluca, 2020, "Related Data for: Association between Oxytocin Receptor Gene polymorphisms and number of followed people on Instagram: an exploratory analysis", https://doi.org/10.21979/N9/GUSTLQ, DR-NTU (Data), V1, UNF:6:axvpY5/yK+xKuzewTN0Giw== [fileUNF]

Study Description

Citation

Title:

Related Data for: Association between Oxytocin Receptor Gene polymorphisms and number of followed people on Instagram: an exploratory analysis

Identification Number:

doi:10.21979/N9/GUSTLQ

Authoring Entity:

Gabrieli, Giulio (Nanyang Technological University)

Bonassi, Andrea (University of Trento)

Carollo, Alessandro (University of Trento)

Esposito, Gianluca (Nanyang Technological University)

Software used in Production:

R

Grant Number:

M4081597

Grant Number:

2015-2021

Grant Number:

Academic Research Fund Tier 1 (RG55/18)

Distributor:

DR-NTU (Data)

Access Authority:

Esposito, Gianluca

Depositor:

Gabrieli Giulio

Date of Deposit:

2020-11-04

Holdings Information:

https://doi.org/10.21979/N9/GUSTLQ

Study Scope

Keywords:

Social Sciences, Social Sciences, Gene, Environment, Oxytocin, Instagram

Abstract:

So far the existing literature has considered the association between environmental factors, such as those involved in the relationship with people, and the correlates of genetic vulnerability (i.e. on the Oxytocin Receptor Gene) in the comprehension of social behavior. Although an extensive knowledge on in-person social interactions has been obtained, little is known about online social behavior. A gene-environment perspective is adopted to examine how Oxytocin Receptor Gene (OXTr) and adult attachment with a romantic partner interact in moderating Instagram users' behavior. The Experience in Close Relationships-Revised questionnaire was used to collect participants' (N = 57, 16 males) attachment pattern with the partner through the dimensions of anxiety and avoidance. The genetic factors within the regions rs53576 (A/A homozygotes vs. G-carriers) and rs2254298 (G/G homozygotes vs. A-carriers) of the Oxytocin Receptor Gene were assessed via buccal mucosa samples. Number of posts, followed people ("followings") and followers were obtained from Instagram, and the Social Desirability Index was calculated as the ratio of followers to followings. Interaction effects between genetic groups and ECR-R scores on the number of posts and SDI were hypothesised. Even though no interaction effects were observed, results showed a main effect of OXTr/rs53576 on the number of Instagram followings. Specifically, A/A homozygotes had a high number followings than G-carriers independently from the quality in the relationship with their partner. These preliminary results are discussed in light of the current debate of behavioral genetics and offer insights into future investigations on social media behavior.

Unit of Analysis:

Individuals

Universe:

57 non-parent adults, students of the Nanayng Technological University (16 males), aged 18 to 25 (mean age 20.89 +- 1.59).

Kind of Data:

Genetic

Methodology and Processing

Time Method:

Single visit

Sampling Procedure:

Convenience Sampling

Sources Statement

Data Access

Other Study Description Materials

Related Publications

Citation

Identification Number:

10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e07894

Bibliographic Citation:

Carollo, A., Bonassi, A., Cataldo, I., Gabrieli, G., Tandiono, M., Foo, J. N., ... & Esposito, G. (2021). The relation between Oxytocin Receptor Gene polymorphisms, adult attachment and Instagram sociability: An exploratory analysis. Heliyon, 7(9), e07894.

Citation

Identification Number:

10356/152754

Bibliographic Citation:

Carollo, A., Bonassi, A., Cataldo, I., Gabrieli, G., Tandiono, M., Foo, J. N., Lepri, B. & Esposito, G. (2021). The relation between oxytocin receptor gene polymorphisms, adult attachment and Instagram sociability : an exploratory analysis. Heliyon, 7(9), E07894-

File Description--f54403

File: Database.tab

  • Number of cases: 61

  • No. of variables per record: 9

  • Type of File: text/tab-separated-values

Notes:

UNF:6:axvpY5/yK+xKuzewTN0Giw==

Variable Description

List of Variables:

Variables

Gender

f54403 Location:

Variable Format: character

Notes: UNF:6:lrlWOOsi8rkKqRHWHrBfgw==

Age

f54403 Location:

Summary Statistics: Mean 20.885245901639344; Min. 18.0; Max. 25.0; Valid 61.0; StDev 1.5926744870995846

Variable Format: numeric

Notes: UNF:6:obBjFusjtVvr10b8h9imrg==

IG_posts

f54403 Location:

Summary Statistics: Max. 1214.0; Min. 0.0; Valid 60.0; Mean 146.71666666666664; StDev 236.21113018356874;

Variable Format: numeric

Notes: UNF:6:gUC+pjL8n50EYbMTgqgHsg==

IG_followers

f54403 Location:

Summary Statistics: Min. 1.0; StDev 638.2400189203216; Mean 537.0166666666668; Valid 60.0; Max. 4667.0

Variable Format: numeric

Notes: UNF:6:ySIitXv3Z0omzzwt3i1dLg==

IG_following

f54403 Location:

Summary Statistics: Min. 2.0; Valid 60.0; Max. 1211.0; StDev 307.00001794291336; Mean 481.65

Variable Format: numeric

Notes: UNF:6:6TXhTITy6bDt5/aJqYqaEQ==

ECR_Anxiety

f54403 Location:

Summary Statistics: Max. 6.222222222; Valid 58.0; Mean 3.9568965517068966; StDev 1.0827792907100446; Min. 1.388888889

Variable Format: numeric

Notes: UNF:6:ipsKUgUFWQQcaYtFUoL/RQ==

ECR_Avoidance

f54403 Location:

Summary Statistics: Mean 2.970306513413793; Min. 1.055555556; Valid 58.0; StDev 0.933993055429299; Max. 5.388888889

Variable Format: numeric

Notes: UNF:6:YbVwwBJyI/HzG2wl4ldu6g==

OXTR.rs53576

f54403 Location:

Variable Format: character

Notes: UNF:6:qtq4iveMTuMCg2kvCvQdfQ==

OXTR.rs.2254298

f54403 Location:

Variable Format: character

Notes: UNF:6:Jq2eWetZbX2hS4uPkolkog==

Other Study-Related Materials

Label:

Legend.txt

Text:

Description of the dataset

Notes:

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