Exposure to social media can increase adolescent materialism but can be tempered with high self-esteem and mindfulness
New research published in The Journal of Psychology finds that increased utilization of internet-based social networks results in increased upward social comparison, subsequently increasing materialism. However, these effects decreased depending on how mindful the subject tended to be and how high their self-esteem. This research provides clues as to what interventions may reduce the negative consequences of social media.
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