Tag: social networks

Study examines effect of heavy social networking on body image in teenage girls

From the Flinders University press release via HealthCanal: As part of the NetGirls project, Flinders psychologist Dr Amy Slater has surveyed 1100 adolescent girls from 18 different high schools across… Read more »

Study suggests Facebook can have its drawbacks for those with low self-esteem

From the Association for Psychological Science press release: In theory, the social networking website Facebook could be great for people with low self-esteem. Sharing is important for improving friendships. But… Read more »

Long-term Facebook study examines friendship formation and peer influence

From the National Science Foundation press release: New research funded by the National Science Foundation and published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences by three… Read more »