Annotated Bib : Facebook Research

Facebook Research: An Annotated Bibliography

Ellison, Nicole B., Charles Steinfield, and Cliff Lampe. The Benefits of Facebook “Friends:” Social Capital and College Students' Use of Online Social Network Sites. Michigan State University: Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies, and Media. Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication, 2007. Print.

This case study examines the relationship between the use of Facebook and the formation of social capital (bonding with others actual or virtual) toward undergraduate students. Social media websites like Facebook, allows others to present themselves while maintaining connections with others. The study describes how virtual communities help people stay in contact with one anther. This bonding helps a variety of populations, including professional and community members.

Facebook users engage in “searching” for people who have similarities. From this, social capital is gained. Even though the Internet detracts from face-to-face time with others, it can control anxiety or any other nervous behaviors. The study concludes that computer interactions have had a positive effect on community interaction with social capital. A random sample survey was the method for this study. Demographics where taken and participants were asked if they were members of Facebook. Questionnaires were based on how users interact on Facebook.

There is a bridge between social networks like Facebook and social capital. Resulting in the more social capital skills one had, the more they interacted on Facebook. Results show there is a strong relationship between social capital and Facebook.

Muise A. More Information than you ever wanted: does Facebook bring out the green-eyed monster of jealousy? Cyberpsychology & Behavior: The Impact of the Internet, Multimedia and Virtual Reality on Behavior and Society, 2009 August; Vol. 12. Print


Facebook is rapidly growing and is changing the nature of social relationships. The article suggests that Facebook may cause an increase amount of jealousy to someone. There are many different ways to interact with someone. This creates different levels of relationships. Friends and Foes begin to mesh together. This study provides evidence that Facebook contributes to behavior of jealousy.

Friends from all over the world link together by a click of a button. There are many ways to interact with someone of Facebook. Yes, this is a great connecting tool but Facebook can cause unnecessary behaviors. Jealousy is found with those who tend to “Facebook stalk”. “Facebook stalk” is known as someone who investigates and looks at one anther's Facebook Page. Sometimes, footage or other information is discovered and can bring out the green-eyed monster called Jealousy.

It's true when they say not everything can be perfect and Facebook shows proof of this. Jealousy can spark and Facebook creates jealousy from its convenience. It's a guarantee that someone is on Facebook no matter what time of day/night it is. This never ending website will always create jealousy no matter how effective it is to the world.

Westlake, E.J. Friend Me if You Facebook Generation Y and Per formative Surveillance. The Drama Review, Winter 2008; Vol 52. Print.

The article above describes the evolving world of Facebook and how Generation Y is using this virtual world. Generation Y consumes of children born from 1991 to present time. Westlake describes how members of Facebook use it to build and embrace their “real” relationships through their unique performances of their online self. It's believed Generation Y is socially and politically disengaged because of technology.

Studies have been conducted and results show young people are spending more time on the computer for social interaction. The additions that Facebook has also increase interaction among Generation Y. Not only can you comment on yourself but you can comment on other people by, poking, rating, judging, messaging, chatting, ...need I go on?

Generation Y has a trust for technology. Users of Facebook reveal their status to their chosen audience. If this generation listens to social media websites, is it possible to direct them positively to a socially political way? Facebook is directing this generation by influencing their members in social and political aspects. It is not too late