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Facebook makes users feel envious, dissatisfied: German study reveals social network’s big role in users’ emotional life
January 21, 2013 by NewsBot
In a new study by researchers in Germany, Facebook users were surveyed regarding their feelings after using the platform. More than one-third of respondents reported predominantly negative feelings, such as frustration. The researchers identified that envying their "Facebook friends" is the major reason for this feeling.