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Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
16 hours agoPsychology says people who reply to messages within seconds aren't just efficient - they've built their sense of safety around being reachable, because somewhere in their past, being slow to respond had consequences - Silicon Canals
Instant responses to messages often stem from a psychological need to mitigate perceived threats rather than mere efficiency.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
23 hours agoNobody tells you that expecting instant replies is a relatively new social norm - and that an entire generation learned to communicate in ways that never required it - Silicon Canals
Instant communication has created pressure that undermines meaningful relationships, which thrived in a slower-paced era of correspondence.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
16 hours agoPsychology says people who reply to messages within seconds aren't just efficient - they've built their sense of safety around being reachable, because somewhere in their past, being slow to respond had consequences - Silicon Canals
Instant responses to messages often stem from a psychological need to mitigate perceived threats rather than mere efficiency.
fromThe Atlantic
1 day agoHow Some People Became So Averse to Hype
Anna Holmes defines 'hype aversion' as a reflex against being told what to like, suggesting that popularity can create pressure rather than signal quality. This feeling can lead to a deliberate choice to resist mainstream culture.
Media industry
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks agoSocial media not safe for teenagers', new report warns
Social media platforms' algorithmic designs are dangerous consumer products causing severe mental health harms in teens through direct harms like cyberbullying and indirect harms like depression and anxiety.
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week agoIt is no fluke that social media platforms are addictive and causing harm. They were designed that way | Van Badham
Recent court rulings hold tech companies accountable for user harm and deceptive practices, imposing significant penalties for exploitation and addiction issues.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks agoSocial media making young people less happy, report finds
Heavy social media use partly explains a worrying decline in the wellbeing of young people in the West, the latest edition of the annual World Happiness Report said on Wednesday. In total, 15 Western countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, saw significant declines in youth wellbeing over the past two decades, according to the report.
Mental health
Social media marketing
fromCurtis Sliwa & Larry Mendte In The Morning
2 weeks agoThe Pros And Cons Of Major Social Media Apps | 710 WOR | Curtis Sliwa & Larry Mendte In The Morning
Discord and similar social media platforms face criticism for inadequate monitoring of private communications, enabling both harmful activities like terrorist recruitment and positive community building.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
1 month agoLetters: Social media's tactics, not its content, are in question
Social media algorithms function as harmful, profit-driven products; wealthy taxation, environmental protection of Coyote Valley groundwater and wildlife, and corporate accountability are urgent public concerns.
Social media marketing
fromPhys
3 weeks agoSocial media influencers increase the toxicity and power of misinformation, research shows
Social media influencers perpetuate misinformation more effectively than regular users due to parasocial relationships with followers and financial incentives tied to engagement.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months agoI research the harm of social media on teens. Here's why I don't support a ban
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.Your support makes all the difference.
US politics
fromPsychology Today
2 months agoHow Social Media Is Destroying Families
This grief feels similar to what they would experience if their family member died, but in some cases, it feels even worse. Family estrangement has reached epidemic proportions. A 2022 survey found 29 percent of Americans are currently cut off from a parent, child, sibling, or grandparent, and a 2025 survey found 38 percent have experienced estrangement from a close family member at some point. These aren't just statistics. They're the tragic consequences of families ripped apart.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months agoSocial media time does not increase teenagers' mental health problems study
Screen time spent gaming or on social media does not cause mental health problems in teenagers, according to a large-scale study. With ministers in the UK considering whether to follow Australia's example by banning social media use for under-16s, the findings challenge concerns that long periods spent gaming or scrolling TikTok or Instagram s driving an increase in teenagers' depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions.
Mental health
Digital life
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month agoLawyers argue that Instagram and YouTube intentionally addicted and harmed teen in landmark social media trial
A landmark trial alleges Meta and YouTube engineered addictive features that harmed a young woman's mental health, potentially influencing thousands of similar lawsuits.
Mental health
fromThe Conversation
1 month agoIs social media addictive? How it keeps you clicking and the harms it can cause
Platform design features exploit human attention, fostering "automated attachment" and problematic use that challenges claims of personal responsibility and existing regulatory frameworks.
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