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Researchers say social media is affecting the way we look at friendship and intimacy.
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The American Life project reported that the typical teenager has 300 Facebook friends and 79 Twitter followers
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And Some have many more.
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Patricia Greenfield, a UCLA developmental psychologist, indicates how kids are choosing efficiency of connection above intimacy of connection.
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Studies calculate teens send more than 3,000 monthly
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Greenfield found having large networks of online friends creates a sense of social stability and support for young people, even if they never see these friends face-to-face.
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"We found in our study that people, college students, are not getting a sense of social support from being on the phone. They're getting social support through bigger networks and having a sense that their audience is large.“
- Greenfield
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"The whole idea behind intimacy is self-disclosure. Now they're doing self-disclosure to an audience of hundreds.“
- Greenfield
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Additional research at UCLA shows texting is becoming the increasingly preferred method of communication while decreasing the connection and bonding experienced in face-to-face communication.
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Lauren Sherman’s studies indicate the more the interaction is similar to in-person conversation, the more emotional connection experienced.
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Greenfield says this phenomenon results in a decline of intimate friendships. Instead, personal support and affirmation is derived from "likes" and response to their postings.
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But what if no one likes you?
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“Facebook and other social media may contribute to depression in three ways—bullying, comparison with others, and influencing self-worth” - Brent L. Fletcher, mental health therapist
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The American Academy of Pediatrics reported,
FACEBOOK DEPRESSION may transpire from users viewing status updates, wall posts, and photos that make them feel unpopular or inadequate.
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“Social media depression“ describes thoughts associated with depression from emotions that transcend the keyboard created by comparison and rejection.
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Using social media may not always be good for us by creating many negative emotions , including sadness.
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And loneliness
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How do you determine your worth?