Why Is Facebook So Addicting? ?

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Humanistic psychologist Abraham Maslow developed a theory that humans have three basic needs. One of these was the need for love, affection and belongingness. Humans need a sense of self-worth and a Facebook profile has become the perfect tool for people to let the world know all about their interests, their thoughts and their life.
Facebook allows users to talk and share as much as they like about themselves without fear of being labelled as self-obsessed. After all, self-explanation is the purpose of the website and updates aren’t being directed at anyone in particular.
Nobody feels obliged to acknowledge what they read so each message received by a friend makes users feel important, interesting and appreciated. Every notification is a small buzz of self-esteem.
Another human instinct is the need to know what is going on around us and Facebook lets users become very aware of friends’ activities. Many like to know a little too much and Facebook allows users to pry into the lives of others without the fear of being branded a nosey parker.
Facebook is an instant cure for loneliness and with the recent introduction of a mobile version of the website, it is easier than ever to instantly network with others.