Benefits of using Facebook

Alice Good

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A report by Dr Alice Good, of the University of Portsmouth, has found that this kind of ‘self soothing’ use of Facebook is actually beneficial to the user’s mood, especially if they are prone to feeling low.

Period	18 Mar 2013 → 19 Mar 2013

Media contributions

Title	Why Facebook Could Actually Be Good For Your Mental Health
Media name/outlet	Think Progress
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Date	19/03/13
URL	thinkprogress.org/health/2013/03/19/1737701/facebook-your-mental-health/
Persons	Alice Good

Title	Using Facebook makes you feel happier
Media type	Web
Date	18/03/13
Description	A report by Dr Alice Good, of the University of Portsmouth, has found that this kind of ‘self soothing’ use of Facebook is actually beneficial to the user’s mood, especially if they are prone to feeling low.
URL	Using Facebook makes you feel happier
Persons	Alice Good

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Title	Interview
Location	United Kingdom
Period	13 Mar 2013