No need to feel guilty for all the time we spend on Facebook, now!
It’s actually good for us!
Who knew?
(CNN) — Feeling a little down on yourself? Just check Facebook.
A new study suggests that spending time with the online you — the one with the hundreds of friends, the witty status updates and all the unflattering photos untagged — might help your self-esteem.
Researchers at Cornell University, who conducted the study, say looking at Facebook, where we all tend to put our best digital foot forward, appears to provide a quick ego boost.
“Unlike a mirror, which reminds us of who we really are and may have a negative effect on self-esteem if that image does match with our ideal, Facebook can show a positive version of ourselves,” said associate professor Jeffrey Hancock. “We’re not saying that it’s a deceptive version of self, but it’s a positive one.”
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