Social networking sites can distort reality that we are in, at times most people post information that makes them look good so they would get praises and comments that would make them feel better. Even though it stimulates your self esteem it could be worse. It brings bullies out, ones that will make fun of a photo that you post or how you may look, so not only you get the nice comments but their are the ones that disappoint you too.
According to an article on CNN, Facebook helps your self-esteem, it states "A new study suggests that spending time with the online you--the one with hundreds of friends, the witty status updates and all the unflattering photos untagged-- might help your self-esteem". In addition to that it continues to state that it shows the best side of you, so when you are feeling down you can pop on and post a cute pictures and it can bring up your self esteem.
Which proves that when you post online on social media, you are bringing out the best side of you but hiding who you are the other parts of the time. Giving you a false pride. Even though the article states that Facebook is good and can provide a good sense of self esteem. In my opinion it can also give you false rise in your self esteem that will deplete after your off of Facebook.
An ideal number of friends or connections, I would say that is up to the individual, for me I keep it to those who are family and friends, I use discretion when choosing who can become my friends on Facebook. When someone is a bully to me or anyone else I will delete them off, personal preference for me is not to have negative news feed on Facebook. Having too many friends or just adding everyone who requests to do so, could bring your self esteem up but then when they lose their interest your self esteem would not be on their mind.
Cited Sources:
Gross, Doug. “Study: Facebook Helps Your Self-Esteem.” CNN, Cable News Network, 1 Mar. 2011, www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/social.media/03/01/facebook.self.esteem/index.html.
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