This focus forces us to examine our feelings about the subject matter; we have to zero in on how we feel about it, then think about how to express that feeling. The creative juices are released in concert, which invariably leads to more ideas, which heightens the chance of better ones. And the more numerous the good ideas, the more likely we are to be impressed with ourselves, which leads to a higher self-esteem; we feel better about ourselves.
Additionally, it is widely held that venting is a sound way to alleviate the tension we acquire through the course of our daily lives. It would be hard to name a source that does not ascribe value to talking out problems and issues. One could postulate that involving a larger group of peers commenting from a wider variety of backgrounds results in an colourful array of advice and opinions, wherein the blogger can pick, choose, and follow the ones that most resonate.
Several studies have examined the phenomenon of journal writing and have shown that significant improvements become apparent in the author’s physical well-being, as well as psychological health and functioning. Reflection on the happenings in one’s life through the writing of a blog or journal can lead to insight and act as a catalyst for coping mechanisms. Peer commentary, such as is found in blogging, apparently adds to the flavor.
More specifically, James Baker and Susan Moore in Cyber Psychology & Behaviour compared the mental health states of six hundred subjects who frequented the same social networking internet site, by dividing them into two groups: bloggers and non-bloggers. They found that the subjects that blogged for a period a two months (both groups initially had never blogged before) felt “less anxious, depressed and stressed
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