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Possibly there's more out there, but the evidence presented in the article is frankly pretty poor. I'd call it "inconclusive" if they asked me. A couple of st
by nineplay 5y ago
Possibly there's more out there, but the evidence presented in the article is frankly pretty poor. I'd call it "inconclusive" if they asked me.
A couple of studies referenced
https://news.uark.edu/articles/55480/increased-social-media-use-linked-to-developing-depression-research-finds https://news.uark.edu/articles/55480/increased-social-media-...
This one is not limited to Facebook it includes reddit on the list of "social media" sites. I think reddit's one of the most depressing places on the internet so I wouldn't be quick to point the finger at FB here.
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2737909 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/...
This study looks at all screen time including playing video games and watching TV. It's not very useful for making a case against Facebook
- mrweasel 5y agoSite like Reddit and Imgur are puzzling. They claim to have great communities, but in reality they are absolutely toxic. Any opinion that’s not in line with that of overall community is instantly attacked and shutdown. If you want diversity you have a much better experience going to 4chan.
- kuu 5y agoThe article is basically saying that the research is pretty poor because Facebook is not sharing the information or creating articles that blurry the actual conclusions. The article, precisely, asks for more research