Risk of depression grows with more time spent on Facebook: NTU study

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The more time people spend on Facebook, the higher the risk of suffering from depression

more Facebook use triggered higher levels of envy, which then led to feelings of depression

Social rank theory says we engage in social comparison, which is something we cannot escape because it's how we make sense of our own social identity.

social media use can invoke a fear of missing out - or Fomo in common usage - and comparison among teenagers when they see peers having fun.

Seeking recognition and validation on social media, people get upset when they do not get as many likes and comments as they hoped for