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Facebook users 'are insecure, narcissistic and have low self-esteem'
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Posted on 09/09/2010 8:04:11 AM PDT by Blue Turtle
Using Facebook is the online equivalent of staring at yourself in the mirror, according to a study. Those who spent more time updating their profile on the social networking site were more likely to be narcissists, said researchers. Facebook provides an ideal setting for narcissists to monitor their appearance and how many ‘friends’ they have, the study said, as it allows them to thrive on ‘shallow’ relationships while avoiding genuine warmth and empathy.
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TOPICS: Computers/Internet
KEYWORDS: anotherstudy; cellphoneaddiction; culturewar; facebook
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To: JimRed
I would think that narcissism and low self esteem were mutually exclusuive!
A narcissist isn't someone who selfishly and ruthlessly pursues their goals. Rather, a narcissist is someone who feels like they have no self, and desperately needs other people as mirrors for self-validation. Hence, the Narcissus myth.
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posted on
09/09/2010 8:55:03 AM PDT
by
JHBowden
(Keep the Change!)
To: Blue Turtle
True. Ninety percent of postings seem to be new photos that shout LOOK AT ME, LOOK AT ME, LOOK AT ME!
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posted on
09/09/2010 9:01:34 AM PDT
by
Rummyfan
(Iraq: it's not about Iraq anymore, it's about the USA!)
To: Lizavetta
Yes, some people are self-obsessed and think you actually want to know what they had for dinner or what their thoughts of the day are.Or even about their morning...... uh, elimination.
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posted on
09/09/2010 9:18:45 AM PDT
by
Rummyfan
(Iraq: it's not about Iraq anymore, it's about the USA!)
To: Peter from Rutland
>>Nothing like wiping out the broad brush.<<
I assume you mean “whipping out” and anyone who posts their RL information on Facebook (much less twitter) is clinically insane.
You might as well put up a big neon sign: “STEAL MY IDENTITY!! SUCKER RIGHT HERE!!! STEAL MY IDENTITY!! SUCKER RIGHT HERE!!!”
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posted on
09/09/2010 9:21:53 AM PDT
by
freedumb2003
(Either we have principles or we are just liberals following the winds a bit starboard...)
To: All
Anyone who holds their cellphone 24-7 like an electronic pacifier is.
Doesn’t matter if they are chatting or texting or websurfing.
Plugging into the electronic teat to say “I’m HUNGRY” every 2 minutes is a sign of immaturity. “I’m waiting in a line right now...” “I’m still feeling last night...”
STFU.
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posted on
09/09/2010 9:25:09 AM PDT
by
a fool in paradise
(Barack attended the church of GD America for 20 years. He has NO room to speak out on religion.)
To: Blue Turtle
I’m sharing this article on Facebook.
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posted on
09/09/2010 9:36:26 AM PDT
by
Jeff Chandler
(Judas Iscariot - the first social justice advocate. John 12:3-6)
To: Blue Turtle
Facebook...
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posted on
09/09/2010 9:39:09 AM PDT
by
Rodamala
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posted on
09/09/2010 9:41:38 AM PDT
by
NMR Guy
To: OneWingedShark
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posted on
09/09/2010 10:13:59 AM PDT
by
Vaduz
To: a fool in paradise; All
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posted on
09/09/2010 11:04:44 AM PDT
by
fightinJAG
(Step away from the toilet. Let the housing market flush.)
To: NMR Guy
Best comment of the thread. ‘Get them durn kids offa mah lawn.’
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posted on
09/09/2010 11:43:23 AM PDT
by
BenKenobi
(We cannot do everything at once, but we can do something at once. -Silent Cal)
To: BenKenobi; NMR Guy
>>Best comment of the thread. ‘Get them durn kids offa mah lawn.’<<
You wouldn’t laugh if it was Clint Eastwood saying it.
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posted on
09/09/2010 12:55:13 PM PDT
by
freedumb2003
(Either we have principles or we are just liberals following the winds a bit starboard...)
To: Porterville
Must be one as well..I confess, I love FB! Have reconnected with many old classmates there and it’s a great way to stay in touch with my nieces & nephews.
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posted on
09/09/2010 1:03:29 PM PDT
by
celticfreedom
(if you're going to doubt something, doubt your doubts. they're not reliable.)
To: Porterville
Must be one as well..I confess, I love FB! Have reconnected with many old classmates there and it’s a great way to stay in touch with my nieces & nephews.
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posted on
09/09/2010 1:03:40 PM PDT
by
celticfreedom
(if you're going to doubt something, doubt your doubts. they're not reliable.)
To: Blue Turtle
Hey a new facebook status
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posted on
09/09/2010 3:16:46 PM PDT
by
Rightly Biased
(Do you know how awkward it is to have a political argument with a naked man?)
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