Envy key motivator behind many Facebook posts, but site hurts mental well-being

Friday, November 27, 2015 - 06:40 in Mathematics & Economics

A new study by Sauder School of Business Professor Izak Benbasat and his collaborators shows that envy is a key motivator behind Facebook posts and that contributes to a decrease in mental well-being among users.

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