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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION..1 2.0 IMPACT OF FACEBOOK1 2.1 Negative Impact Of Facebook1 2.2 Positive Impact Of Facebook..........2 3.0 CONCLUSION..2 4.0 REFERENCES...3

IMPACT OF FACEBOOK ADDICTION ON TEENS 1.0 INTRODUCTION

Facebook is the largest social networking site with active users more than 500 millions. Most of us log in to our Facebook Account at least once in a day. Recently a study was conducted of Dr. larry Rosen who is a professor of psyschology at California State University regarding impact of Facebook on teens. The study is based on computer-based survey where response was collectad from 1000 teens from urban area. 2.0 IMPACT OF FACEBOOK 2.1 Negative Impact of Facebook

The negative findings of his study includes that teenagers who frequently used Facebook showed a tendency of developing narcissism, other psychological disorders which includes anti social behavior and they also show tendency aggression. It also showed negative impact on their overall health. Study also revealed that teens that checked Facebook once during a 15-minute study period got lower grades.

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Positive Impact of Facebook

Whereas the positive impact of Facebook on teens includes showing of virtual empathy to online friends, Facebook can help to increase social interaction among introvert teens and it can also be a powerful tool for teachers to interact with teenagers. 3.0 CONCLUSION

Rosen advises parents to communicate with their kids and listen to them and regulate their online activies. He says that parents should not restrict kids from using social networking sites. He advises parents to talk to their kids about acceptable technology use and build a trusting relationship. Rosen rightly believes that communication is central to good parenting. (Sources: available at http://techiezlounge.com/impact-of-facebook-addiction-on-teens.html)

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REFERENCES

Fodeman,D. & Monroe, M. (2009). The Impact of Facebook on Our Students. National Association of Independents journal. 24(30.P.84. Ktrapp, P. Effects of Facebook on Teenagers : Positive and Negative, Boston, Star Publishing, 2011 Minuesa, R. Facebook and Teens: The Good and The Bad. (2011). Social Media Journal. 4(5).p.85 Shabnam, S. Impact Of Facebook Addiction On Teens, available at

http://techiezlounge.com/impact-of-facebook-addiction-on-teens.html, 10 August 2011.

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