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“Another study of adults found the same thing: the more people used Facebook, the lower their mental health and life satisfaction at the next assessment.” quote by Jean M. Twenge
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““Another study of adults found the same thing: the more people used Facebook, the lower their mental health and life satisfaction at the next assessment.””

Jean M. Twenge

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Source Study: Psychological Research, 2020

Heavy Facebook use predicts poorer mental health and lower life satisfaction later.

In simple terms: Too much Facebook harms wellbeing.

Key Takeaway

Limit social media use.

Themes

mental health technology wellbeing

Mood

concerned analytical

Type

research observational

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • workplace stress
  • student life
  • elder care

Key Concepts

social media impact psychology longitudinal study

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does your Facebook use affect your mood?
  • What alternatives improve life satisfaction?
A Different Perspective

Correlation does not prove causation; other factors may influence outcomes.

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