An Investigation of Disease Fear, Self-Disclosure, and Social Support Based on the SOR Model: An Analysis of the Negative Moderating Effects of Mindfulness Intervention Training

Abstract

In the context of social media increasingly emerging as a "new form of infrastructure," the interplay between social media and users' daily lives has become more pronounced. This study is grounded in the current prevalence of social media and employs empirical research methods to explore how individuals' fears related to disease during a pandemic are disclosed through social media platforms. Additionally, it examines the moderating effects of social support and mindfulness intervention training within this process. The research methodology encompasses surveys and data analysis, collecting extensive feedback from social media users. This approach validates the mediating role of self-disclosure between disease fear and social support, as well as the moderating influence of mindfulness intervention training. The findings indicate that during the pandemic, individuals' fear of disease intensifies, prompting them to disclose more on social media in search of social support. Furthermore, mindfulness intervention training effectively alleviates the tension between disease fear and self-disclosure, thereby promoting healthier social media usage behaviors. In conclusion, this study underscores the significance of social media as a channel for psychological support during disease outbreaks and highlights the efficacy of mindfulness intervention training.