For years now, psychologists have warned against the frequent use of sites like Facebook. A number of articles have been published on the harmful effects of Facebook on child development and adolescent self-esteem. Findings have also suggested that abstaining from Facebook can lead to withdrawal symptoms. One theory even proposed that teenagers who regularly used Facebook were at risk for becoming depressed. A new study is refuting claims that Facebook Depression even exists; some researchers think the effects of Facebook use are much exaggerated. Read more about the debate at the link below, and decide what you think.
Is Facebook depression real? Maybe parents shouldn’t PANIC about online use … – New York Daily News
New York Daily NewsIs Facebook depression real? Maybe parents shouldn’t PANIC about online use …New York Daily NewsTurns out, spending all our waking hours on Facebook won’t transform us into depressed zombies after all. Researchers at the Universi …
