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Facebook and Self Esteem

NOV 08, 2012
Researchers suggest that Facebook can have positive impact on self-image
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Facebook and Self Esteem

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Our Facebook walls boost self-esteem, study finds

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Jeffrey Hancock

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  1. Social media - An online tool where people interact by creating and sharing content.
  2. Self-esteem - A psychological term for a person’s evaluation of their self-worth.
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