When you wake up in the morning, do you immediately log-on and check your social media accounts? Do you get antsy and nervous when you haven’t checked how many people liked your most recent Instagram photo? If so, then you probably need some serious help….just kidding. But really, if you are addicted to social media like a chipmunk on crack, than you might be interested (or pretty depressed) in the results of a research study by Harris Interactive. According to the study, 40% of US adults would rather go to jail for the night than give up their social media accounts. Also on the list of unpleasant activities people would opt for over social media excommunication include:
Below are some additional statistics from the study. They are both interesting and depressing if you really think about it.
How do people use social networks…in other words what network for what?
So next time you are jonesing for that sweet social media fix, snap out of it. Put down the big mac, turn off the television, put down the smart phone and unplug. Go for a walk outside. In fact bring your dog if you got one, he probably could use the time away from watching too much animal planet. But before you completely unplug, make sure to come back “like” ExpertBail on Facebook and keep reading our blog (can you really blame me for that one?). Read the original story below.
Original article: Some Social Media Users Would Rather Go To Jail Than Give Up Facebook
When you wake up in the morning, do you immediately log-on and check your social media accounts? Do you get antsy and nervous when you haven’t checked how many people liked your most recent Instagram photo? If so, then you probably need some serious help….just kidding. But really, if you are addicted to social media like a chipmunk on crack, than you might be interested (or pretty depressed) in the results of a research study by Harris Interactive. According to the study, 40% of US adults would rather go to jail for the night than give up their social media accounts. Also on the list of unpleasant activities people would opt for over social media excommunication include:
Below are some additional statistics from the study. They are both interesting and depressing if you really think about it.
How do people use social networks…in other words what network for what?
So next time you are jonesing for that sweet social media fix, snap out of it. Put down the big mac, turn off the television, put down the smart phone and unplug. Go for a walk outside. In fact bring your dog if you got one, he probably could use the time away from watching too much animal planet. But before you completely unplug, make sure to come back “like” ExpertBail on Facebook and keep reading our blog (can you really blame me for that one?). Read the original story below.
Original article: Some Social Media Users Would Rather Go To Jail Than Give Up Facebook