The role of self- regulation, self-presentation and dark triad personality in predicting Social Networking Sites addiction in students of Ardabil University of Medical Sciences

The aim of this study was to predict of the role of self- regulation, self-presentation and dark triad personality in students addiction to Social Networking Sites. The research method was descriptive correlational research, The study population consisted of all students of Ardabil University of Medical Sciences (N= 3200). 234 students were sampled Multi-stage sampling method. Data was gathered using Schwarzer’s Self-Regulation Scale (1999), Ackerman’s Self-Presentation Questionnaire(1979), Jonason& Webster Dark Triad Personality Scale(2010) and Questionnaire of Online Network Social Sites(α=/787).. Multiple regression analysis showed the significant role of self-regulation and self-presentation in predict of SNS addiction. Therefore Self-regulation and self-presentation can predict addiction to Social Networking Sites. Anticipating thid psychological characteristics and by psychological interventions based on "self" or "self-regulation" we can prevent student's dependence to Social Networking Sites.