The dark side of social networking sites

Volume: 45, Issue: 45, Pages: 168 - 176
Published: Apr 1, 2015
Abstract
In focus groups, adult users revealed stressful experiences related to Facebook.Facebook's affordances, such as connectivity and visibility, created stressors.Despite stressors, users felt social pressure to stay on and access the site often.Social comparison and conflict over Facebook were frequently cited stressors.Many first denied its impact, but all related significant ordeals due to Facebook. Research on social media typically focuses on...
Paper Details
Title
The dark side of social networking sites
Published Date
Apr 1, 2015
Volume
45
Issue
45
Pages
168 - 176
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