Researchers found that university students in both the United States and Iran who frequently engage in doomscrolling were also more likely to exhibit high levels of celebrity worship, suggesting that these behaviors may co-occur as forms of media-related behavioral addictions.
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People who engage in doomscrolling are more likely to also engage in celebrity worship
A study found that doomscrolling and celebrity worship are linked across cultures, with both behaviors associated with increased anxiety and reduced well-being, suggesting they may reflect shared psychological challenges in media consumption.
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Almost all forms of narcissism are associated with symptoms of social networking site addiction. In other words, individuals with narcissistic traits were more likely to develop problematic patterns of social media use. 📱💔✨
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Narcissists are more likely to become addicted to social networking sites
A study tracking Polish adults over eight months finds that nearly all narcissism types, except sanctity, are tied to social networking site addiction. Some traits even show a bidirectional relationship with addiction symptoms, shedding light on digital-age…
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People who have a more favorable view of artificial intelligence 🤖 tend to spend more time on social media 📱 and may be more likely to show signs of problematic use ⚠️, according to new research. This relationship held for both men and women, but it was stronger among men.
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Positive attitudes toward AI linked to problematic social media use
A new study suggests that people who view artificial intelligence positively may be more likely to overuse social media. The findings highlight a potential link between attitudes toward AI and problematic online behavior, especially among male users.
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People who have a more favorable view of artificial intelligence 🤖 tend to spend more time on social media 📱 and may be more likely to show signs of problematic use ⚠️, according to new research. This relationship held for both men and women, but it was stronger among men.
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#ArtificialIntelligence #SocialMediaTrends #DigitalBehavior #ProblematicUse #GenderDifferences
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Positive attitudes toward AI linked to problematic social media use
A new study suggests that people who view artificial intelligence positively may be more likely to overuse social media. The findings highlight a potential link between attitudes toward AI and problematic online behavior, especially among male users.
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A new brain imaging study suggests that people who report symptoms of addiction to short-form video platforms—such as TikTok 📱 or Instagram Reels 🎥—may be less sensitive to financial losses 💸 and make faster, more impulsive decisions ⚡.
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#VideoAddiction #ImpulseDecisionMaking #BrainImagingStudy #SocialMediaImpact #DigitalBehavior
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People with short-video addiction show altered brain responses during decision-making
People who frequently use short-video apps like TikTok may show reduced loss sensitivity and impulsive decision-making, according to a new neuroimaging study that links addictive use patterns to changes in brain activity during risky choices.
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The Russian invasion of Ukraine altered the pornography consumption habits of Ukrainians. The number of weekly civilian deaths was positively associated with the relative search volume for pornography. As the violence intensified, the frequency of searches for sexual content also increased. 📈💔🔍
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Big data analysis links war intensity to changes in online sexual behavior
New research indicates that the Russian invasion significantly altered pornography consumption in Ukraine. The study suggests that during wartime, individuals may use solitary sexual behaviors to cope with fear and isolation.
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New research reveals that online influencers can mobilise followers and legitimise harmful behaviours without ever issuing explicit instructions, offering fresh insight into how digital platforms shape public attitudes, emotions and decision making.
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Study of Tommy Robinson’s social media shows how he mobilises support without direct calls to action
Analysis shows how influencers shape public behaviour and legitimise violence through narratives, not instructions.
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Social media users tend to face more political hostility in less democratic and more unequal countries (like the US). People who act hostile online also act hostile in offline face-to-face conversations. Digital aggression is not simply a product of internet anonymity or platform algorithms.
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Social media users tend to face more political hostility in less democratic and more unequal countries
Social media is often blamed for toxic political debates, but a new global study links digital aggression to offline issues. Researchers found that users in less democratic and economically unequal countries report experiencing significantly more online hostility.
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