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The social media site, Facebook, can be an effective tool for connecting with new and old friends. However, some users may find themselves spending quite a bit of time viewing Facebook and may inevitably begin comparing what’s happening in their lives to the activities and accomplishments of their friends.
@carlsonbjj I think these finding are age-dependent. For example, my mother becomes less depressed when she uses facebook because she sees pictures of family and friends that live far away and it makes her happy to keep up with what everyone is doing.