STUDY: Facebook Can Increase Risk Of Eating Disorders
Approaching Facebook with a poor self image can exacerbate mental health problems, as a study produced by the University of Haifa found a correlation between use of the social network and eating disorders in females age 12 to 19.
Approaching Facebook with a poor self image can exacerbate mental health problems, as a study produced by the University of Haifa found a correlation between use of the social network and eating disorders in females age 12 to 19.
The research, led by Prof. Yael Latzer, Prof. Ruth Katz and Zohar Spivak from the Faculty of Social Welfare and Health examined the effects of “media exposure and personal empowerment” on a group of 249 nonreligious Jewish females.
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