European scientists are saying giving up Facebook will make you a happier person according to Phys. A study was done between a little over a thousand people who all had Facebook. One group continued Facebooking, and the other quit cold turkey.
The results?
Scientists found the people who quit Facebook were far less envious of others, and 84% of people said they felt happier in life…while only 70% in the group who continued Facebook felt happy. Overall that’s only a difference for about a couple dozen people, so obviously giving up Facebook is not a guarantee to make everyone happier, but it could be a start. I could definitely see how it could make you less envious. I find myself getting angry at people that I haven’t spoken to in person in over five years! Typically I just delete at that point, but maybe it’s time to turn over a new leaf.
