Researchers discovered people with a specific variant of the oxytocin receptor gene OXTR follow more people on Instagram. However, there no evidence was found to suggest gene-environment interactions influence online sociability.
Researchers link social media factors to major depressive disorder in Millennials. The study found those with MDD were less likely to post photos of themselves with other people and reported having less social media followers.
Researchers say using social media services like Instagram and Snapchat to document your life may come at the cost of you being able to fully remember the events you documented.
A study looks at the impact social media has on our personal lives.