Facebook may lead to psychological disorders in teens

[Archean]

In a presentation entitled "Poke Me: How Social Networks Can Both Help and Harm Our Kids," Larry D. Rosen, PhD, a professor of psychology at California State University, Dominguez Hills, reported that teens who frequently use Facebook show narcissistic (self-love) tendencies. Even more, young adults who have a "strong Facebook presence" show signs of additional psychological disorders including antisocial behaviors, mania and aggressive tendencies.

 

[Igneus the Bold]

In a presentation entitled "Poke Me: How Social Networks Can Both Help and Harm Our Kids," Larry D. Rosen, PhD, a professor of psychology at California State University, Dominguez Hills, reported that teens who frequently use Facebook show narcissistic (self-love) tendencies. Even more, young adults who have a "strong Facebook presence" show signs of additional psychological disorders including antisocial behaviors, mania and aggressive tendencies.

Though I see the intrinsic value of social networks, I am not a supporter. While his results are not entirely surprising, it is nonetheless refreshing to see someone with a PhD in the field taking the time to do the research.

Speaking of, do you have a link to a source of study material? I am looking and haven't yielded anything lucrative. I mean, isn't there some citation for a case study or a primary body of research details somewhere? Where did he get his information? I have an academic curiosity. I also want to show my brother and hopefully win favor in an important argument we've been having about his children and their obsessive use of Twitter.

 

[Archean]

I think you were asking for this.

 

[Igneus the Bold]

I think you were asking for this.

This is precisely the kind of compounded data I was looking for. You're epic. Thanks.

 

[Archean]

You are welcome and good luck