Writing on Facebook isn't merely the act of a narcissist -
in fact, it's based on an age-old practice that helps people understand and
improve themselves, a QUT media researcher said.
A new study by Dr Theresa Sauter of the ARC Centre of
Excellence for Creative Industries and Innovation (CCI) at QUT shows social
networking sites can be a form of self-therapy.
"Social networking sites invite people constantly to
share their thoughts and actions with others, confess their wrongdoings and
highlight their achievements," Dr Sauter said.