“I’m on Facebook every day, every moment. In some cases, “parents focused more on FB than caring for or bonding with their children," the researchers wrote. Those problems, according to the documents, include a loss of productivity when people stop completing tasks in their lives to check Facebook frequently, a loss of sleep when they stay up late scrolling through the app and the degradation of in-person relationships when people replace time together with time online. In one document, they noted that “activities like shopping, sex and Facebook use, when repetitive and excessive, may cause problems for some people."
They wrote that they don’t consider the behavior to be a clinical addiction because it doesn’t affect the brain in the same way as gambling or substance abuse. The researchers on the well-being team said some users lack control over the time they spend on Facebook and have problems in their lives as a result. The research into social-media use that may negatively affect people’s day-to-day lives was launched several years ago with the goal of mitigating harmful behavior that the company was increasingly identifying on its platforms. A restructuring announced in late October highlights the company’s focus on the so-called metaverse-an online world featuring extensive use of virtual reality-that goes beyond traditional social media. These documents highlight the company’s research into possible negative impacts on a broader swath of users.įacebook is owned by Meta Platforms Inc. For some people, such as teen girls or human-trafficking victims, the risks can be significant. The Wall Street Journal’s Facebook Files series has documented how Facebook knows the products and systems central to its business success routinely fail and cause harm.
“Furthermore, we have a dedicated team working across our platforms to better understand these issues and ensure people are using our apps in ways that are meaningful to them." “We have a role to play, which is why we’ve built tools and controls to help people manage when and how they use our services," she said in the statement. Some people have struggles with other technologies, including television and smartphones, she said. The company has been public about its desire to address these problems, said Dani Lever, the spokeswoman, in a statement. Facebook shut down the team in late 2019.Ī company spokeswoman said Facebook in recent months has begun formulating a new effort to address what it calls problematic use alongside other well-being concerns, such as body image and mental health.
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