1
Q
Aim
A
To see if depression could be predicted with Facebook usage
2
Q
Hypothesis
A
Heavy Facebook users would report higher levels of envy than lighter Facebook uaess
3
Q
Research design
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Self report survey
Answers in numerical form
Quantitative data
4
Q
Sample
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854 students
Uni
USA
Mostly girls
Average age 19
5
Q
Conclusion
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Facebook usage doesn’t directly link to depression
Facebook envy can lead to depression
6
Q
Criticism
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Culturally biased. USA students. Difficult to generalise
Age bias. College age. Doesn’t represent how Facebook use and depression correlates in other age groups
Affect on reliability. Participants may have given socially desirable answers and may not have responded honestly
