Friday, March 18, 2011

Facebook Fueling Eating Disorders

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Teenage girls using Facebook are more likely to develop eating disorders than those who avoid the social network. That’s the finding of a study by the University of Haifa in Israel. Researchers say heavy Facebook use causes girls to compare themselves with profiles of other users, often leading to lower self-esteem.

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3 comments:

  1. ErikaMarch 18, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    That's silly. Girls will always find reasons to compare themselves with other girls. Even if Facebook didn't exist.

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  2. DUTAMarch 19, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    I'm pleasantly surprised that you mention Israel in a somehow positive context such as ..research.

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  3. AnonymousMarch 19, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Sounds to me like some Israeli entrepreneur wants to issue a "product" that competes with Facebook.

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