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7/1/2012 2:58:15 AM EST
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boost of self esteem using facebook
jeffery bancock, sfi, tripleclicks
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Boosts self-esteem
Spending time on the social networking giant also makes people feel good about themselves, according to research.
A study conducted by researchers at Cornell University was the first to show a psychological benefit to using Facebook, revealing that people get a self-esteem boost just by looking at their Facebook wall.
Researcher Jeffrey Hancock said the results are most likely the effect of Facebook users being able to put their best image forward by choosing what they reveal about themselves. In addition, the positive feedback friends and family bring to a Facebook wall also contributes to the self-esteem boost.
"Unlike a mirror, which reminds us of who we really are and may have a negative effect on self-esteem if that image does not match with our ideal, Facebook can show a positive version of ourselves," Hancock told the Cornell Chronicle. "We're not saying that it's a deceptive version of self, but it's a positive one."
Hancock said the study was one of the first to show a psychological benefit to using Facebook.
This study was featured in IAHBE. a monthly magazine from Triplecllicks. Staying current is one of the corner stone of SFI/triplelclicks
To your Success
Chari Farmer Ogogo
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 | | Interesting article Chari. Thanks for sharing. |
| | |  | | Facebook is a great site to hang out. Thanks for sharing the great content. |
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