General Article The psychology of social media

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Social media has had a profound effect on the way people engage with each other. Its power lies in the way it can provide users with a sense of personal connection and community. Psychologists are interested in what effect this has on people’s behaviour in real life.

Which is the real you?

Social media can have a positive effect on people’s confidence. A positive online interaction can make people feel good! Even though users present their actual identity on Social Network sites, they may n...

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