This study examined the use of microblogs among college students as well as the relationship
between use of microblogs, upward social comparison, and consumer behavior. 450 college students
were randomly sampled to complete the Social Network Usage Intensity Scale, the Social Comparison
Tendency Scale and the Consumer Behaviour of College Students Questionnaire. Although no significant
differences were found in the use of microblogs in terms of gender (t=0.40, P>0.05) and major (t=1.80,
P>0.05), significant differences were found in the upward social comparison tendency in terms of gender
(t=3.03, P<0.01) and major (t=2.37, P<0.05). as well as in consumer behaviour by gender (t=4.66, P<0.001)
and major (t=3.65, P<0.001). Beside, a significant positive correlation (P<0.01) was found between college
students’ microblog use, upward social comparison and consumer behaviour. Microblog use mediates
between upward social comparison and consumption behavior. In conclusion both college students’
microblog use and upward social comparison have a significant impact on their consumer behaviour.