Study: WhatsApp might be good for your existing relationships

They found that more time people spent on the messaging app per day, the closer they felt to their friends and family. As a result, were less lonely and possessed higher self-esteem. Kaye said, "The more closely bonded these friendships were and the more people felt affiliated with their WhatsApp groups, the more this was related positively to their self-esteem and social competence."

"This research contributes to the ongoing debates in this area and provides specific evidence of the role of social factors, along with social support motivations for using communication technology," she added. The report highlights that social technology such as WhatsApp may stimulate existing relationships while enhancing aspects of the users' positive well-being.

Source: indianexpress.com

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