No evidence to suggest Facebook not good for wellbeing, Oxford scientists say

No evidence linking Facebook adoption and negative well-being – Oxford scientists (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

There is no evidence to suggest using Facebook is detrimental to wellbeing, Oxford scientists have said, challenging the view that the social media platform is linked to psychological harm.

Researchers from the University of Oxford’s Oxford Internet Institute analysed data from nearly a million people across 72 countries over 12 years – in the largest study of its kind – to understand more about the impact of Facebook on wellbeing.