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Stop scrolling, now! Even a week-long social media detox can alleviate signs of depression, anxiety, says studyThe research found that some participants spent 9 hours on social media every day.
Facebook is a boon for autistic adults, can boost happinessThis, however cannot be generalised over the use of other social media platforms.
Do you get anxious when your phone runs out of battery? You may be suffering from nomophobia & here's what it meansPeople are increasingly seeing their devices as an extension of themselves.
People use Facebook for social support, Twitter for knowledgeResearchers at Michigan State University and San Diego State University in the US examined the role of social networks as avenues of social...
Not being yourself on Facebook may make you stressed: StudyThey assessed Facebook users' true and online personalities, degree of social connectedness, feelings of psychological wellbeing, depressio...
Do you post too many selfies on Instagram? It can cause problems in your relationshipThe number of selfies you post on Instagram is directly related to the chance of a conflict arising between you and your partner.
Stalking your ex on Facebook may make it harder for you to move onA study suggests that after a breakup, people are more likely to monitor their ex-partners which could make it difficult for them to move o...
Facebook users may have 'optimistic bias'Facebook users may perceive that bad things are more likely to happen to others, while good things are more likely to happen to them than t...
Facebook users more likely to share positive news via photos: StudyUS researchers found that how a person chooses to share information on important life events on Facebook depends on whether the event is po...
Six per cent people worldwide addicted to internetIn Asia, which included data from China, Hong Kong, India, South Korea and Taiwan, 7.1 per cent people were found to be addicted to the int...
YouTube popular venue for social activism: StudySocial media such as YouTube videos provide a popular and flexible venue for on-line social activism, a new study has found.
- Online status messages reflect personality traits
Online status messages not only offer interesting insights into personalities but they can also double up as message boards. Phishing email...