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Psychological Effects of Facebook

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The topic that we have chosen to research will be considering the psychological effects that Facebook has on the male population here at the University of Kentucky. The population being focused on will be a mix of students from the freshman and sophomore classes. To be a little more specific, the main research question we want to answer is, “Does Facebook have a positive or negative effect on the male population?” Basically, we will discover if using Facebook causes men to see themselves in a more positive way or causes men to see themselves in a more negative way. The reason for choosing to focus only on the male population is because the vast majority of articles and research we have found online involves studying the psychological effects Facebook has on people, namely concentrating on the female population. This presents us with the chance to broaden the scope of information available on the subject at hand. Focusing on just one of the two populations also allows us to narrow the topic down to one group, which in return gives us the opportunity to give a more detailed response to the question. By delving deeper into the subject, we will be able to better understand the effects on men rather than just scratching the surface by having research that is too broad. As our world shifts more toward the digital and electronic age, we must be certain of what psychological effects can occur through the use of electronics and the Internet. Primary concerns are changes in the mental state of a person, which includes feeling less self-worth, lower self-esteem, and other psychological disorders concerning mood and self feelings (e.g. Bipolar Disorder). It is necessary to see that there are no long lasting, unforeseen side effects evolving with us because if there are, then we are at a perfect juncture to stop it. If we go much further into this age and in retrospect find issues, they will be much more difficult to mend and resolve. Without

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