Ups and downs of constant facebooking

A SET of new studies has revealed both the good and bad psychological effects of constant Facebooking.

While teens who use Facebook more often show more narcissistic tendencies, they also have chances to learn how to socialise, particularly shy teens, according to Larry Rosen, a social media researcher at California State University, who presented his work to the American Psychological Association.

And while Facebook can be distracting, negatively impacting on teen grades, social networking can also provide tools for teaching in compelling ways that engage young students.