@article{ART003397462},
author={Jung-Won Hwang and Jin-Sook Kim},
title={Generative AI Use and Peer Relationship Satisfaction in Adolescents: The Mediating Role of Self-Esteem},
journal={Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information},
issn={1598-849X},
year={2026},
volume={31},
number={10},
pages={245-257}
TY - JOUR
AU - Jung-Won Hwang
AU - Jin-Sook Kim
TI - Generative AI Use and Peer Relationship Satisfaction in Adolescents: The Mediating Role of Self-Esteem
JO - Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information
PY - 2026
VL - 31
IS - 10
PB - The Korean Society Of Computer And Information
SP - 245
EP - 257
SN - 1598-849X
AB - This study examines how generative AI use affects Korean adolescents' peer relationship satisfaction through self-esteem, analyzing 2025 Korea Media Panel Survey data (N=329, aged 13-19) via PROCESS Macro (Model 4). Controlling for key covariates, generative AI users reported significantly higher self-esteem and peer satisfaction than non-users. While the direct effect was marginally significant at α = .10 (b = 0.2502, p = .0535), self-esteem partially mediated the relationship (indirect effect = 0.0456, Boot 95% CI [0.0055, 0.1008], Boot 90% CI [0.0132, 0.0915]). These findings demonstrate the socio-psychological benefits of youth digital practice, advocating a policy shift toward digital empowerment.
KW - Generative AI;Self-Esteem;Peer Relationship Satisfaction;Mediating Effect;Adolescents
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Jung-Won Hwang and Jin-Sook Kim. (2026). Generative AI Use and Peer Relationship Satisfaction in Adolescents: The Mediating Role of Self-Esteem. Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information, 31(10), 245-257.
Jung-Won Hwang and Jin-Sook Kim. 2026, "Generative AI Use and Peer Relationship Satisfaction in Adolescents: The Mediating Role of Self-Esteem", Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information, vol.31, no.10 pp.245-257.
Jung-Won Hwang, Jin-Sook Kim "Generative AI Use and Peer Relationship Satisfaction in Adolescents: The Mediating Role of Self-Esteem" Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information 31.10 pp.245-257 (2026) : 245.
Jung-Won Hwang, Jin-Sook Kim. Generative AI Use and Peer Relationship Satisfaction in Adolescents: The Mediating Role of Self-Esteem. 2026; 31(10), 245-257.
Jung-Won Hwang and Jin-Sook Kim. "Generative AI Use and Peer Relationship Satisfaction in Adolescents: The Mediating Role of Self-Esteem" Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information 31, no.10 (2026) : 245-257.
Jung-Won Hwang; Jin-Sook Kim. Generative AI Use and Peer Relationship Satisfaction in Adolescents: The Mediating Role of Self-Esteem. Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information, 31(10), 245-257.
Jung-Won Hwang; Jin-Sook Kim. Generative AI Use and Peer Relationship Satisfaction in Adolescents: The Mediating Role of Self-Esteem. Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information. 2026; 31(10) 245-257.
Jung-Won Hwang, Jin-Sook Kim. Generative AI Use and Peer Relationship Satisfaction in Adolescents: The Mediating Role of Self-Esteem. 2026; 31(10), 245-257.
Jung-Won Hwang and Jin-Sook Kim. "Generative AI Use and Peer Relationship Satisfaction in Adolescents: The Mediating Role of Self-Esteem" Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information 31, no.10 (2026) : 245-257.
