What we've learnt from this is that, next time your friend is acting like a needy narcissist on Facebook, chances are they're probably feeling that way in real life too - and your 'likes' could be egging them on. Keep that in mind, and use social media wisely. You've been warned. Talk about juxtaposition. Not supporting the people who post good news on their Facebook profiles, to me, seems like an uncool way of making them feel bad about their accomplishments.
Facebook is made for sharing, and people will continue to post about their lives. And personally, I think Facebook can be used as a platform to spark change, promote activism and social justice. Skip to content Toggle navigation. Culture x June 15, Bragging vs. I agree to my Facebook data being stored and used as per Privacy Policy. Must Read. Emotionally Bonding With a Fictional Character? Related Posts. Trending Articles.
Join the Newsletter. No one was assigned to a leadership role, but participants were asked at the end of the experiment who they thought had power and status. Researchers found that the higher the person's perceived power, the less he or she used "I. A quick pat-on-the-back on Facebook might seem insignificant since everyone does it. But the "I" holds subtle power and can negatively impact how people view us. Go ahead and use Facebook to share your world with family and friends.
It's still the quickest and smartest way to connect with people who matter even them. While you're tapping away in the status bar, be sure to keep track of your "I" statements. If possible, use "we" instead of "I" and take the attention off yourself. Pennebaker: "Pronouns signal where someone's internal focus is pointing. It's "Congrats to everyone who finished the race today. The weather was rough, but we fought through it and all crossed the finish line in one piece. If you give others the attention -- or at least share the spotlight -- people will subconsciously think of you as a super awesome person.
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