Well, for every person and every viewpoint there is the other side of the story, supported by different research and statistics. Here is an article that suggests that since you create a "better" version of yourself on Facebook, looking at your profile can actually help your self-esteem, since you are reminded about all the best aspects of your life. Remember the article in Slate suggested that looking at other people's statuses and the very structure of the site itself (the like button, the photo tagging) created self- alienation and unrealistic expectations (leading to depression). How can we balance these two different articles? Is one right and the other wrong? Or can they both be right?
Here is the link to this new article so you can think about it yourself: http://www.zdnet.com/blog/facebook/visiting-your-facebook-profile-boosts-your-self-esteem/453
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