Is Facebook good or bad for your self-esteem?
If you’re having a bad day and could use a shot of self-esteem – change your Facebook status! Researchers at Cornell University say it can provide a real ego boost. One group of students was asked to browse their own page for a few minutes – while another group of students had a mirror to look at. Both groups were given a questionnaire to measure their self-esteem after the session. The results – the students who had been looking at Facebook had higher marks – and those who had made a change to their profile scored the highest.
Most people tend to put our more positive images of themselves on Facebook. Even if it's more polished than real life - that flattering picture or witty comment can can serve as a healthy ego boost.
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