The Causes of Social Media Addiction Summed Up

Social media addiction may seem like a joke to some but it can be a serious problem. There are people who are at greater risks of becoming addicts but anyone can pick up this bad habit. It’s a fast growing addiction that can happen to anyone, young or old, female or male. The one thing that is certain is that those who suffer from this addiction they begin to lose touch with reality. “A study by Stanford University found that only two to five hours of Internet use per week causes a person to lose contact with their real world social environment. For those spending more than 10 hours per week online, up to 15 percent reported a decrease in social activities.” It is a scary thought that you could be an addict and may not even know it because you believe that there is no such addiction and that it is natural to stay connected with all of the social media outlets offered to us.

Those who suffer from things like depression, anxiety, and insomnia and so on are more at risk to become addicted to social media. This being said though it is possible for other people to become addicted as well. Some people actually have a fear of missing out (FOMO) which causes them to become addicted which is a common thing teens always are worrying about.  All of these different issues play a part in becoming addiction and doesn’t limit anyone to picking up the addiction. Being aware of already existing symptoms and problems can help prevent and stop addictions from arising.

The big question to ask yourself is “am I addicted to social media?”  If you are even questioning if you are the best solution to this is do your research, look into it and ask yourself questions. Throughout these blogs, other classmates of mine have provided helpful information on this topic for you to use. Hopefully the information and links will help you with some of your questions. Enjoy reading !

 

 

Is this you?? Or someone you know??

 

 

References

 

http://www.about-teen-depression.com/ATD/internet-use-linked-to-depression.htm

 

-Kristie M