Certain Facebook activities linked to feelings of competence, relatedness and autonomy
Researchers report that while overall Facebook use may be linked to poor well-being in older adults, specific activities on the social media site such as uploading pictures may lead to better outcomes, including improved sense of well-being.
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For older adults, specific Facebook activities more important than overall use
Matt Swayne
January 26, 2021
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. The actions that older adults take on Facebook may be more important to their user experience and well-being than their overall use of the site, according to researchers. In a study conducted by a team that included researchers from Penn State, older adults experienced different levels of competence, relatedness and autonomy on Facebook based on the types of their activities on the site.
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