Study: Facebook makes you realize you’re a loser
A new study has validated billions of nagging feelings. All those engagement announcements, baby pictures, and party photos on Facebook can erroneously make us believe that the lives of our 'friends” are better than our own: 'The more time you spend on Facebook, the more you will think that others have happier lives compared to your own.”
Researcher Hui-Tzu Grace Chou followed 425 students in Utah to conduct the study and also found that face-to-face interactions did not engender similar delusions.
Ironically, the author of the Psychology Today story discussing the study closes with a fairly defensive request for readers to follow him on Twitter, 'which [he] still enjoys.”
Have you ever suffered Facebook jealousy?
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Mike Gallagher is a Georgia-based freelance journalist covering local news, community developments, and regional issues that matter most to residents across the state. Writing for Georgianewsday.com since 2016, Mike has built a reputation for clear, balanced reporting and a strong connection to the communities he serves. His work spans city council decisions, school board updates, small business features, public safety reports, and statewide policy changes. In addition to local coverage, Mike occasionally reports on state politics and national headlines, offering readers context on how broader decisions impact Georgia communities. Known for his steady, fact-driven approach, Mike prioritizes accuracy, fairness, and accessibility in every story. Whether covering a town hall meeting or breaking political developments, he aims to inform readers with clarity and integrity. Outside the newsroom, Mike remains actively engaged in Georgia’s civic landscape, always seeking the next story that shapes the state’s future.
