INVESTIGATION OF DIGITAL WELL-BEING AND INTOLERANCE TO UNCERTAINTY AS A PREDICTORS OF NARCISSISM IN SOCIAL MEDIA <!--a=1-->

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The digital age has created unprecedented opportunities for self-presentation and validation-seeking behaviors, fundamentally altering the landscape of narcissistic expression. Understanding how individuals navigate uncertainty while maintaining their digital well-being has become essential for comprehending modern psychological dynamics. The primary objective of this study is to investigate the relationship between digital well-being and intolerance of ambiguity as factors that can predict narcissistic behavior on social media platforms. This study utilized a relational screening model and employed a quantitative research method to investigate. The study's sample group consists of a total of 422 individuals aged 18 and above. The survey method was chosen as the preferred approach for gathering study data. The survey comprises the Demographic Information Form, Narcissism in Social Media Scale, Digital Well-Being Scale, and Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale. The data was analyzed using Correlation and Regression analysis. In the study, a positive correlation was found between social media narcissism and digital well-being. The correlation between narcissism on social media and digital well-being was found to be highly positive. The study revealed that the sub-dimension of intolerance of uncertainty, specifically future-oriented anxiety, has a positive and significant effect on narcissistic tendencies. These results show that social media narcissism is related to digital well-being and various psychological factors, and these relationships are mostly positive.