On CBS this morning, they profiled a study that showed people became depressed and dissatisfied with their own lives when comparing them to the their friends' lives on Facebook. Their study showed that users overestimated the happiness and satisfactions of their friend's on Facebook by a very large percentage. Of course, most people don't post horrible or depressing things on Facebook. And I admit, sometimes, my life looks a little small compared to that of a few old high school friends who seem to be all over the world all of the time. But it appears that Facebook has taken , "Keeping up with the Jones" viral. Vacation Pictures, party pictures, concerts, ect. It could make you feel cheated. But if you were friends with real friends, wouldn't you know all of this stuff about their lives anyway?
There is a country song I have heard with a refrain "I am so much cooler online" The song is about a socially awkward guy living with his Mother, who had a dead end job. But on line, he chats as someone who is rich and handsome and successful.
I wonder what the demographic of the study was? Who is more honest on Facebook? Guys or Gals.... Teen or Adults?
I don't know, but I will try not to make any of my friends eat their hearts out when they read my posts. Well, at least not the ones who know me.
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