Depressed People Spend More Time Chatting Online

"As it turns out, depressed people use the internet differently than others, spending more time chatting online and file-sharing, for example, according to a new study published. The study, which followed 216 college students, monitored actual Internet use and correlated certain patterns with higher scores on depression surveys."

Study: People With Lots of Facebook Friends More Likely to be Narcissists

"Research from Western Illinois University showed a link between the number of Facebook friends you have and how active you are on the site to the likelihood of being a "socially disruptive" narcissist."

Internet Cupids Often Miss their Mark

"Combing dating websites for that perfect love match can be very frustrating, and a group of U.S. psychology professors released a report on Monday explaining why there is no substitute for meeting face-to-face."

Studies: Facebook Can Hurt Self-Esteem

"According to three new studies, Facebook can be tough on mental health, offering an all-too-alluring medium for social comparison and ill-advised status updates. And while adding a friend on the social networking site can make people feel cheery and connected, having a lot of friends is associated with feeling worse about one's own life."

In Online Dating, Beauty Is in The Profile

"Women are able to spot less-attractive men just by their online profiles without even looking at their pictures, a new study finds."

More Facebook Friends Linked to Bigger Brain Areas

"Scientists have found a direct link between the number of "friends" a person has on Facebook and the size of certain brain regions, raising the possibility that using online social networks might change our brains."

Study Links Swearing on TV to Teen Aggression

"Swearing on television during prime time will most likely get a show fined by the Federal Communication Commission, and new research suggests it might be for good reasons."

Study: Social Sites Raise Risky Behavior

"U.S. teenagers who spend time on Internet social networking sites are at an increased risk of smoking, drinking and drug use, a Columbia University study says."

Report: Facebook Users More Trusting, Engaged

"A new survey is countering views that social networks isolate people."

Myspace Users are More Open-Minded, Study Says

"People who regularly visit Myspace tend to be more open-minded, according to a study released Thursday."