Research shows social media bad substitute for real-life support

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Social media offers little substitute for real-life emotional support, according to new research.

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Social media offers little substitute for real-life emotional support, shows study — Two new papers by Oregon State University scientists suggest that social media may do little to substitute for the emotional support people receive from in-person relationships, and that the timing of social media use may matter for a person’s mental health. (Oregon State University via SWNS)
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Two new papers by Oregon State University scientists suggest that social media may do little to substitute for the emotional support people receive from in-person relationships, and that the timing of social media use may matter for a person’s mental health. (Oregon State University via SWNS)
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