A network of brain regions involved in self-disclosure on Facebook has been determined by a team of researchers. In the first study to examine the intrinsic functional connectivity of the brain in relation to social media use, researchers observed connectivity between regions of the brain previously established to play a role in self-cognition, in 35 participants.
35 participants? Well I’m convinced.
Divine Angel said:
35 participants? Well I’m convinced.
yes, 100+ would have been better
maybe they will do another larger test later
the Mri scans are interesting
Considering the number of people who actively use facebook, one could easily study hundreds of thousands of people.
Divine Angel said:
Considering the number of people who actively use facebook, one could easily study hundreds of thousands of people.
yes, a treasure stove of behavioral study data awaits
Divine Angel said:
Considering the number of people who actively use facebook, one could easily study hundreds of thousands of people.
They’d need to put their phones down to get into an MRI, which would rule out millions.
poikilotherm said:
Divine Angel said:
Considering the number of people who actively use facebook, one could easily study hundreds of thousands of people.
They’d need to put their phones down to get into an MRI, which would rule out millions.
Not if they learn to type with their feet.
35 participants… funding issues.
results are ‘broad’ eh? go figure