Do you have a Facebook? Researchers at Cornell University conducted the study that proved that Facebook boosts people’s egos. A mirrior tends to remind people of their flaws; who they really are. Facebook can show positive, fun-loving sides to people. It’s not a different version of others, just the bright side. In a recent study, sixty three students were left alone in a computer lab. The computers either had Facebook open or were turned off with a mirror next to them. The students on Facebook had three minutes to look at their page and then all of the students had to answer a questionaire that measured their self-esstem. The Facebookers received more postive feedback about themselves than the others. Some people do say the internet is bad, but Facebook can offer such a self-esstem booster! There are people who bully and things, but the fact is that it can also make people laugh and feel good about themselves.
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Kristin Kell
Kristin, I agree with you that many people overlook the positive aspect of many thing, whilst dwelling on the negative; Facebook is no exception. Facebook, although a waste of much time, can definitely help many teens that have self esteem issues and also is helpful for many other things. Greg Atwan spoke out for Facebook, calling it good for the soul. He support his theory with the proof that Facebook has brought the social life experience to a whole new level. It can help us stay in touch with people we don't want to take time to call, connect with strangers that we just met, and find out what a person is truly like outside of their relationship with you. So, in all Facebook probably should win some kind of prize!
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- Liz
Kristen is right, I love getting on facebook, and seeing all the funny stuff that my clasemates and friends have to say. It always makes me feel better when i write a funy story and many people like it, it does boost my self-esteem.
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The researchers at Cornell did a pretty cool study. I agree that facebook can boost people's ego. Just like Matt said, when i post a status and people comment or "like" it, my self esteem tends to go up a little.
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I agree with Kristen. It definitely helps boost your confidence, not only because of people liking actions you do, but also because it let's you keepin contact with as many people as you ever met. And in theory, the more people you meet, the more friends you connect with, the happier you'll be boosting your confidence. Because when you are happy, you don't care as much about negative remarks, keeping your confidence high.
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I agree with Kristen. It definitely helps boost your confidence, not only because of people liking actions you do, but also because it let's you keepin contact with as many people as you ever met. And in theory, the more people you meet, the more friends you connect with, the happier you'll be boosting your confidence. Because when you are happy, you don't care as much about negative remarks, keeping your confidence high.
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