Facebook is not such a good thing for those with low self-esteem, study finds
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 - 19:30
in Psychology & Sociology
In theory, the social networking website Facebook could be great for people with low self-esteem. Sharing is important for improving friendships. But in practice, people with low self-esteem seem to behave counterproductively, bombarding their friends with negative tidbits about their lives and making themselves less likeable, according to a new study.