Cyberpsychol Behav Soc Netw June 2011 PMID 21329447

Mirror, mirror on my Facebook wall: effects of exposure to Facebook on self-esteem.

Amy L Gonzales, Jeffrey T Hancock

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Peak: 8 in Jan 2019
across 6 sources since Aug 2013

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  • News24 articles
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What people are saying

The discussions reflect a balanced curiosity about how digital media influence self-esteem, illustrated by posts referencing studies on Facebook's effects and media psychology research on games like Animal Crossing. Words like 'helpful,' 'therapeutic,' and mentions of routines and mood improvements demonstrate a nuanced understanding and personal relevance, indicating moderate agreement, interest, and impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree that exposure to social media, particularly Facebook, can positively influence self-esteem and mental health, supporting the article's findings.

InterestModerate interest

The conversations show moderate interest, with some posts explaining research findings and others sharing personal experiences, indicating a shared curiosity about media psychology.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants actively connect the article's concepts to their own lives or broader media phenomena, such as gaming, suggesting moderate deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight how digital interactions and media use, including gaming and online socialization, significantly affect well-being, aligning with the article’s implications.

Abstract in brief

  • The study tested whether exposure to Facebook would decrease or increase self-esteem, using theories from social psychology and computer-mediated communication.
  • Results showed that viewing one's own Facebook profile actually increased self-esteem, supporting the Hyperpersonal Model, which suggests self-presentation can boost self-view.
  • Participants who updated or actively viewed their profiles reported even higher self-esteem, indicating that selective self-presentation in digital media influences how people perceive themselves.]

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Courtney - Screen Therapy
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New YouTube Video!!: What's the research behind #AnimalCrossing's effect on our #mentalhealth? Its sweet atmosphere helps us recover and boost our mood. It helps us create routines and can even bolster our self-esteem! https://t.co/tRRJ5YBIlE https://t.co/jVHVctUGAr

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Mit
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Animal Crossing and Mental Health | Media Psychology & Well-Being https://t.co/RSrUbG8Q0y via @YouTube

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Animal Crossing: New Leaf For Mental Health & Well-Being | Screen Therapy https://t.co/ab1eLXMlcM By @screen_therapy and it's great!

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RT @justkelly_ok: If you've never played Animal Crossing and you're wondering why I keep posting* about it - this video uses media psycholo…

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justkelly.bsky.social
@UrFriendKelly · X

If you've never played Animal Crossing and you're wondering why I keep posting* about it - this video uses media psychology research to explain how AC can be helpful for overall well-being, and very therapeutic for mood disorders like depression. https://t.co/pIeRbT9kcM

Mar 8, 2020 · 53 likes · 3 shares · 28,575 followers View post →
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Mit
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Animal Crossing and Mental Health | Media Psychology & Well-Being https://t.co/RSrUbG8Q0y via @YouTube

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Masq
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RT @screen_therapy: New YouTube Video!!: What's the research behind #AnimalCrossing's effect on our #mentalhealth? Its sweet atmosphere hel…

Jan 31, 2019 · 4 shares · 481 followers View post →
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RT @screen_therapy: New YouTube Video!!: What's the research behind #AnimalCrossing's effect on our #mentalhealth? Its sweet atmosphere hel…

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Dr. Rachel Kowert
@DrKowert · X

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RT @screen_therapy: New YouTube Video!!: What's the research behind #AnimalCrossing's effect on our #mentalhealth? Its sweet atmosphere hel…

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Joshua Iyer
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@Sqaishey This video talks about Animal Crossing and mental health, and just in general about games being a world of escapism. I thought you might enjoy it. https://t.co/3Q7lCOlFau

Jan 31, 2019 · 11 followers View post →
Courtney - Screen Therapy
@screen_therapy · X

New YouTube Video!!: What's the research behind #AnimalCrossing's effect on our #mentalhealth? Its sweet atmosphere helps us recover and boost our mood. It helps us create routines and can even bolster our self-esteem! https://t.co/tRRJ5YBIlE https://t.co/jVHVctUGAr

Jan 27, 2019 · 17 likes · 4 shares · 489 followers View post →
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