Some people seem to post everything, some remain private. Do the most anxious and insecure people post the most or is it the most carefree, confident people who do? Research supports both of these ideas and has found both benefits and detriments to posting. Discussed in this episode: The benefits people get from posting on social media, what motivates social media posts, and the benefits and consequences of posting for distressed individuals.

Related reading: Luo, M., & Hancock, J. T. (2020). Self-disclosure and social media: Motivations, mechanisms and psychological well-being. Current Opinion in Psychology, 31, 110-115.

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