Long-term study on Facebook use: more social support online, but no difference in life satisfaction

What is it about?

A longitudinal study with a representative sample of Dutch internet users found that Facebook users report higher levels of online social support and stress, but do not differ in life satisfaction from non-users. Whereas asking for advice on Facebook is related to social support, stress is not affected by Facebook use, but caused by external factors.

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Why is it important?

Worries that Facebook would have negative effects of well-being are exaggerated.