Your profile causes you envy ...

• May 2, 2024

Visiting your profile produces a series of feelings: anger, inferiority, hatred and frustration? Envy is a common emotion experienced by friends, family, even by the couple; However, can social networks, like Facebook, increase it?

An investigation developed by the Humboldt University of Berlin and the Technical University of Darmstadt, revealed that people who surf social networks without interacting, are more likely to feel bad afterwards.

Witnessing holidays, social and loving life and professional successes on Facebook can produce envy, and awaken feelings such as sadness and loneliness.

Through the analysis of 600 volunteers, it was found that one in three felt worse or more dissatisfied with their life after visiting the website of someone they knew; In addition, it was discovered that what causes more envy are the publications and photos related to vacation periods.

The study also indicates that it is the people of thirty and older who have more resentment for family happiness, while women are those who most envy physical attractiveness.

These feelings of envy cause some users to presume more of their achievements in the facebook, to show themselves in an attractive and above all successful way.

In accordance with Diogenes Laertius, Greek historian, envy is caused by seeing another enjoy what we want; the jealousy to see another possess what we would like to possess.

Social networks can intensify the development of emotions such as envy and depression; However, it is necessary to take into account one thing: these are spaces open to others and anyone can place or publish what they want, true or false.

Always look for an emotional balance and what makes you happy!