Description: A new psychological study has found that time spent on Facebook is actually benefiting users by feeding their ego and giving them self-assurance.

Source: Mashable

Date: March 22nd, 2013

If you’re feeling down in the dumps and looking for a pick me up, you may want to check your Facebook profile. That advice follows from new research showing that Facebook profiles help reassure people’s self-worth and feelings about themselves. Read Rest of Story.

Questions for discussion:

1. Facebook is a widely available, everyday source of what?

2. Why does Facebook give users a “boost”?