The average daily use of WhatsApp among these users was around 55 minutes. The report highlights that social technology such as WhatsApp may stimulate existing relationships while enhancing aspects of the users’ positive well-being. Here is an edited excerpt of the conversation:AdvertisingQuestion: The average daily use of WhatsApp among the users you picked was around 55 minutes. For example, our research showed that people who use WhatsApp for emotional support are more likely to experience closeness and better quality relationships with their WhatsApp partners compared to those who may use it for other reasons. If they continue to use WhatsApp, will it increase self-esteem or bring their confidence levels to even lower than it was before.

Source: Indian Express July 02, 2019 12:11 UTC