When it comes to social networks Facebook is impossible to leave out conversation. The platform created by Mark Zuckerberg is a true Internet phenomenon, but several experts say that compulsive use not good for health , especially the younger ones.

A new study says the “overdose Facebook” can trigger psychological disorders in teens . The research was conducted by a team from California State University led by Dr. Larry Rosen, one of the most renowned teachers of psychology of the entity.

According to experts

young people who use Facebook develop a strong narcissistic behavior. Have also been cases of antisocial behaviors, mania and aggressive tendencies in adolescents who have “strong presence” (many friends, for an example) in the social network.

this research took a group of 1,000 adolescents, with special emphasis on the behavior of 300 during a study period of 15 minutes. In that period it was found that students with lower grades checked his Facebook account at least once .

But that’s not all, as the specialists saw that students have to check the social network activity showed a retention level reading lower than normal . Anyway, it is noteworthy that not all negative.

According to Rosen, the young regulars Facebook show a highly developed “empathy virtual” . This behavior is remarkable because it allows them to comfort a friend with problems despite not having him around, having a very positive reception across the screen.

Track | Science Daily.