Stress can lead to Facebook addiction (Video) by Taylor Bennett | Jun 17, 2019 | Media Use, Mental Health Topics, Stress Those who seek social support on Facebook when stressed are more susceptible to Facebook addiction. This, according to researchers at Ruhr-Universität Bochum in Germany. The research team conducted an online survey of 309 Facebook users between 18 and 56 years old. Participants answered questions related to stress, Facebook engagement, and…
Contrary to Popular Belief, Social Media Can Have Positive Effects on Our Mental Health by Taylor Bennett | Dec 13, 2017 | Media Use, Mental Health Topics, Research Social media has gotten a bad rap lately: it’s been blamed for growing feelings of low self-esteem, loneliness, and bouts of depression. And not without warrant. Not only have users of the platforms reported these negative effects, but studies have shown that social media is, indeed, a likely culprit of…