How social networks influence people

1. You can not verify your page

What if it's a message? An interesting post on the wall, which urgently need to Like? New fotochka other? In fact, you do not think so. You just check the page, because it can not not check.

80% of those surveyed by researchers of social networks users admitted that they can not check the page at least once a day. A third of respondents doing it with painful regularity, and is horrified at the thought that something happens to their account (it seems to us that a lot more). Psychological dependence on social networks is not less strong than that of a smoker - from cigarettes. She even called the American psychologists "Facebook Addiction Disorder" (something like "Facebook addiction disorder").

2. Social networks make you jealous

Even when reason and some do not. According to a survey, most people do not disdain surveillance in social networks of its partners. Especially because it is so easy and convenient to do. Couple of clicks - and the social network itself will give you a list of all potential rivals / competitors: all those who put huskies, all friends and potential friends. You can spend a fascinating investigation!

Stop. Are you sure that is not looking for something that is not? 35% of respondents admitted that jealousy caused by social networks, in the end turned out to be groundless. And here is the sad news that Facebook was the cause of 1 in 5 divorces in the US and in the UK - 1 of 3. Agree a frightening figure.

3. Social networks help you in your work

At that time, the majority of employers block access to social networks from work computers, so that employees are not distracted from work, psychologists recommend not to do it. People who use Facebook at work or Twitter work for 9% more productive than others. Short breaks on the social network gives the brain an opportunity to escape and relax. But only short!

4. Social networks can make you unhappy ...

Most people use social networks to talk about the positive aspects of their lives. For example, upload photos from vacation, boasting buying some things to share funny video about a cat. But if your business went way curve, the social network of other instantly turn into an enemy. Envy, sadness, inability to complain about problems for fear of condemnation - all these feelings only worsen depressed mood and can lead you to depression. Studies have shown that in the long term overreliance on social networks turns you into a whiner and envious, even if these qualities are not inherent in your nature.

5. ... but can - happy!

You can show off. New haircut, new car, new girl / boyfriend. You can talk about their personal triumphs and achievements - and getting approval! Finally, you can giggle over the funny comics, that someone posted on the wall, and lift your mood. All this boosts your self-esteem and adds to the positive life. Just be careful! Do not go in the social network frustrated and angry, it, like a magnifying glass, improves the good and bad deteriorates.

6. You lose friends

This fact is a combination of the preceding. Jealousy, anger, high expectations, jealousy - social networks give us too many opportunities to show the worst quality of his nature. You wait Like and praise, and you ignored it. You wrote to a friend that's personally important to you, and he did not respond, or being busy waved. It's a shame!

You should not expect from social networks replace the full communion. Is something bothering you? Make an appointment at a cafe and talk about it. You are guaranteed to listen and possibly be supported. At least likely to get another full attention you will have a lot more than if you are distracting him from study or work, suddenly decide to reveal the soul.