THE RELATIONSHIP OF FACE BOOK USAGE ON MENTAL HEALTH OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
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- 1. Research Scholar, Department of Psychology, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, Tamilnadu
- 2. Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, Tamilnadu
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This research study was an attempt made to explore the influence of Social media more explicitly, Face book on the mental health of the students in Annamalai University (the largest residential University in Asia). The sample-size for the research comprised of 100 participants from five different faculties of Annamalai University. Stratified random sampling technique was used to select the samples. The tools used for data collection were standardized measures selected after a comprehensive review of related literature, specifically, (1) the Face book Intensity Scale , Mental Health Scale and (3) the Personal Information Schedule designed by the researcher. Data collection was approximately spread over duration of two months. Pearson’s Momentanalysis was done. Result indicated that Face book usage was negatively correlated with mental health.
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