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Apr 06, 2015 05:33 PM EDT

Depressive Symptoms May Occur For Some Individuals When Using Facebook

New findings published in the Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology have linked use of the social media site, Facebook, to various depressive symptoms.

Mar 02, 2015 10:53 AM EST

Passive Facebook Use Makes You Envious

Facebook. What's not to love?

Feb 10, 2015 12:58 PM EST

Here's What The Anxiety Of Facebook Might Be Doing To You

If you're constantly checking Facebook to see who liked your status update or new picture, you could be dealing with a bit of low self-esteem.

Feb 04, 2015 04:16 PM EST

On Facebook A Lot? That May Be Why You're Depressed

Facebook can be a fun way to keep in touch with friends. Yet it may also increase your risk of depression.

Dec 26, 2014 02:04 PM EST

People with Fewer Facebook Friends are Better at Fundraising

It turns out that those with fewer Facebook friends just may be more successful with fundraising efforts.

Jul 15, 2014 11:06 AM EDT

Sexy Photos on Facebook May Cause Young Women to be Seen as Less Competent

Careful what you post on Facebook and other social media sites; scientists have found that girls and young women who post sexy or revealing photos are viewed by female peers as less physically and socially attractive and even less competent to perform tasks.

Mar 06, 2014 04:22 PM EST

How Facebook Can Learn To Properly Collect Big Data and Be Less Invasive

Over 800 million people worldwide use the social media website Facebook. Unsurprisingly, the social media site been the subject of much debate in recent years because personal information has been exposed to many advertising and Internet tracking companies.

Mar 05, 2014 08:10 PM EST

Facebook Use Linked to Higher Risk of Eating Disorders

Facebook is an online social networking service that is used by over 800 million people worldwide. Now, researchers have found that frequent use of this website can affect one's health.

Jan 28, 2014 11:42 PM EST

How Facebook Changed What it Means to 'Like'

The “like” is the predominant gesture on social media, whether you’re sticking to Facebook or shifting to Instagram. It may even be the most common gesture among humans nowadays. Some of us probably “like” content from our online friends more often than we communicate with them in real lif...

Dec 09, 2013 11:18 PM EST

Embarrassing Facebook Posts may Create Problems for Others: Study

Facebook and other social media can provide both a fun and exciting world for individuals to connect through. However, a recent study looks at the awkwardness, embarrassment and even anguish that can come with the interactive website.

Oct 29, 2013 11:42 PM EDT

Social Networking is the New Out-Of-Body Experience

Is it possible to socially interact with another person in the absence of a body and the senses? Social networking allows us to present versions of ourselves. But when we use a computer to mediate our communications, are we interacting with another human being or with that machine?

Sep 16, 2013 05:59 PM EDT

Facebook: Why Some are Choosing to Leave the Social Site Behind

Most wouldn't dare dream of leaving their favorite social media networking site: Facebook. Yet a new study takes a more in-depth look into how some people are able to leave the site behind and never look back.