Facebook Makes You Spend More, Study Shows

Lowers self-control

Research shows social media makes people feel better about themselves, and can influence behavior by reducing self-control, making them spend more or even eat more. The study shows that Facebook and other social media can have significant effects on consumer judgment and decision-making. "People who use Facebook more tend to have a higher body-mass index (BMI), increased binge eating, carry more credit card debt and have lower credit scores,” said Andrew Stephen, an associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh. "Simply browsing Facebook makes people feel better about themselves and momentarily enhances their self-esteem," said Keith Wilcox, an associate professor at Columbia University. “It’s that enhanced self-esteem that ultimately lowers your self-control.” (Life Inc)