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The Negative Effects of Facebook As the world spins, everything is constantly spinning around us, like technology. Today, technology seems to be growing exponentially and more and more people are becoming addicted to the Internet because they are too busy communicating with each other on social media. As people begin to get used to social networks such as Facebook, they begin to forget about their own lives and spend too much time on these types of social networks. Nowadays, people tend to overlook the reality of social media due to its accessibility and ease of access instead of collaborating with each other in person; people start connecting through Facebook, such as live chat, group chat, video, etc. Facebook is a very good social site but like everything, it has its drawbacks, such as becoming addicted. The implications for individuals of being too online can hurt people physically and emotionally, causing some individuals to react aggressively on certain issues and situations. Therefore, social media is not only used to communicate, but it also corrupts people because it generates jealousy and trust issues, affects users' health problems, and causes distractions. According to the Cyber Psychology and Behavior, researchers conducted a study using Facebook as a communication tool. tool to collect data on jealousy and trust issues. They discovered that Facebook is an integral part of relationships. (quoted) The study showed that there is a relationship between exposure to Facebook and self-confidence, loyalty and relational assurance. The data was mainly collected via online surveys unknown to others aged 17 to 24. This study is known to be a correl......middle of paper......the daily routine of its user. Prolonged use of Facebook can eventually lead to an alienated life, such as jealousy and trust issues, health problems, and distractions. Heavy use of social media has become an epidemic in today's society and there is no way we can prevent or dissuade people from using it. Works Cited Kalpidou, M., Costin, D. and Morris, J. (2011). The relationship between Facebook and undergraduate well-being. Cyberpsychology, behavior and social networks, 14, 183-189. doi:10.1089/cyber.2010.0061Savastio, Rebecca. (2013). "In Facebook causes depression, new study finds". FreedomVoice. Liberty Voice Boldly Inclusive, May 1, 2014 Grenoble, Ryan. (2014). “In Distracted, a driver dies after posting the song Happy Taking Selfies on Facebook.” The Huffington Post. The Huffington Post News, May 1 2014