Facebook use linked to unhappiness, study finds

As well as keeping people connected, Facebook could be spreading unhappiness through society, research has shown.

The number-one social networking site is strongly associated with declines in wellbeing, psychologists claim.

Scientists found the more time people spent on Facebook over a two-week period, the worse they subsequently felt. In contrast, talking to friends on the phone or meeting them in person led to greater levels of happiness.