# Professor Alixandra Barasch is interviewed about her research on how taking photos for social media can undermine enjoyment of experiences

1 Faculty News March 14, 2018 ![AFAR logo 192 x 144](/sites/default/files/styles/246w/public/assets/images/afar192x144.jpg?itok=HdlfQcAN)>

Excerpt from [AFAR](https://www.afar.com/magazine/yes-social-media-is-affecting-how-much-you-enjoy-life) -- "'Sharing behaviors can boost people’s pride and sense of meaning at later points,' [Alixandra Barasch](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/alixandra-barasch), researcher and coauthor of the study, said. 'But we really focused on how the intention to share can affect individuals’ enjoyment during a given experience. What we found is that the effects of photo-taking can be beneficial or harmful depending on what your goal is at the time you actually take them.'"

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