Facebook or MySpace, youths' use reflect face-to-face interactions
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - 10:28
in Psychology & Sociology
Though parents often have concerns about letting their teens use social media Web sites like Facebook and MySpace, a new study suggests that well-adapted youth with positive friendships will use these sites to further enhance the positive relationships they already have. However, teens who have behavioral problems and difficulty making friends, may be more inclined to use social media in negative and sometimes aggressive ways.