A new study of mental health from Britain suggests that rather than making us more stressed and anxious as has previously been thought, spending time online makes us happier.
Researchers found a link between Internet access and well-being. And some people benefit more than others from being connected to the information superhighway, including women.
The study author says that, “Put simply, people with IT access are more satisfied with life even when taking account of income. Our analysis suggests that it has an enabling and empowering role in people’s lives, by increasing their sense of freedom and control, which has a positive impact on well-being or happiness.”
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I think it’s safe to say that most people reading this blog would agree with that analysis. What do you think? Does the Internet make you happier? In what way? And can you get too much of a good thing? Please leave your thoughts in the Comments section. I’d love to hear your opinions, especially if you disagree with the study’s conclusions.
p.s. I was looking for a photo that illustrated the concept of happiness, and found this one of me with my niece a few years back. Really it’s a cheap attempt to put up another photo of my adorable niece, since it has nothing to do with the Internet. But we do look happy.
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