Prolonged Exposure to Facebook Makes You Hate Your Life, Study Finds

Facebook is like a happy family album, with people posting positive updates and inspirational affirmations. But is all this happiness making us unhappy?

Facebook is like a happy family album, with people posting positive updates and inspirational affirmations. But is all this happiness making us unhappy?

A recent study suggests the answer is yes. The study conducted by PLOS one followed 82 people by text message over a 14-day period. The results indicate that the more participants used Facebook, the less satisfied they were with their lives.

Another study says that “passive following” on Facebook could lead to envy and a diminished self image.

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