I’d like to share some more research on Facebook and the effects on it’s users.

• Facebook profiles raise users’ self-esteem and affect behavior.
  A Facebook profile is an ideal version of self, full of photos and posts curated for the eyes of family, friends and acquaintances. A new study shows that this version of self can provide beneficial psychological effects and influence behavior. (press release, actual research)
• You’re so vain: Study links social media use and narcissism.
  “Among young adult college students, we found that those who scored higher in certain types of narcissism posted more often on Twitter,” said Panek, who recently received his doctorate in communication studies from U-M and will join Drexel University this fall as a visiting fellow.
  But among middle-aged adults from the general population, narcissists posted more frequent status updates on Facebook.
  According to Panek, Facebook serves narcissistic adults as a mirror.” (press release, actual research)
• Excessive Facebook use can damage relationships.
  “Russell Clayton, a doctoral student in the University of Missouri School of Journalism, found that individuals who use Facebook excessively are far more likely to experience Facebook-related conflict with their romantic partners, which then may cause negative relationship outcomes including emotional and physical cheating, breakup and divorce.” (press release, actual research) (btw, also read this)
• Facebook can give a confidence boost for first-gen college students
  “Facebook connections can help first-generation college applicants believe in their abilities to both apply to school and excel once they’ve enrolled, according to a new study from the University of Michigan and Michigan State University.” (press release, actual research)
• A nice blogpost to add to this: Does Facebook stop us from singing to ourselves when we are alone?