The Effect of Deactivating Facebook and Instagram on Users’ Emotional State

The Effect of Deactivating Facebook and Instagram on Users’ Emotional State

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People Are Happier and Less Depressed Without Instagram and Facebook

A Stanford University study paid over 35,000 people to deactivate either Instagram or Facebook for 6 weeks. They were measurably happier, less anxious, and less depressed. • Facebook users saw a 6% improvement in emotional well-being • Instagram users saw a 4% improvement The researchers found that: • Quitting Facebook was 15% as effective as ...