What is ‘cost of caring’ and why is it stressing out Facebook users?


Women are more susceptible to the cost of caring on social media, this increases their stress levels, says study. - Shutterstock

Social media can increase awareness of problems facing friends and family, and this stress is “contagious,” says researchers.

Using your favourite social media does not produce stress on its own.

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