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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week agoHow your bedtime may be fuelling your social media addiction
People who are night owls have a much higher risk of developing an addiction to their smartphones compared to those who go to sleep earlier, a new study has found. Scientists have discovered that many who stay up in the evening, who show symptoms of loneliness or anxiety, are using smartphones to cope emotionally and are developing addictions to social media, worsening their mental health symptoms.
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fromFast Company
1 week agoAre you a night owl? New Gen Z study ties staying up late to 'problematic' smartphone and social media use
Gen Z night owls show higher rates of problematic smartphone and social media use, driven primarily by loneliness and anxiety, with associated mental-health problems.
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks agoI Used to Be Addicted to My Phone. This Tiny Piece of Plastic Changed Everything.
For a guy who spends eight hours or more on my phone fairly often, the results have been good. According to Apple's screen-time reports, days in which I "brick" my phone correspond to anywhere from 25 percent to 50 percent less time on my phone. I've set Brick to withhold all social media apps and a few others, like the MLB app, so that I cannot wind myself up by checking Pittsburgh Pirates scores.
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fromPsychology Today
5 months agoWhy Your Constant Phone Checking Is Digital Self-Harm
Constant distraction from phones harms mental health.
Excessive phone use is linked to anxiety and loneliness.
Reducing phone usage can exceed antidepressant effects.
Mindful scrolling can help combat compulsive behaviors.
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