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Social media can be addictive even for adults, but there are ways to cut back
Experts highlight compulsive social media use harms mood, productivity, and relationships, with behavioral strategies and tech tools aiding adults to reduce overuse.
- Soon, Ian A. Anderson suggested small changes like moving apps and disabling notifications, alongside onboard controls like Screen Time and hardware tools such as Unpluq, Brick and Blok.
- Social media companies design feeds to maximize engagement, with experts saying `24/7, really limitless, frictionless access` fuels compulsive use at a landmark trial in Los Angeles.
- Dr. Laurel Williams, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Baylor College of Medicine, says adults who overuse social media may miss chores, work, hobbies, or relationships and feel overwhelmed or anxious.
- Adults who can't cut back are advised to explore therapy, which is more available, while friend groups for mutual support and phone-free spaces can reduce the urge to stay 'on.'
- Ofir Turel, professor at the University of Melbourne, says there is `no agreement` among researchers and he doesn't `expect agreement soon`, amid ongoing debate and comparisons to gambling and opioids.
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Social media can be addictive even for adults, but there are ways to cut back
By BARBARA ORTUTAY and KAITLYN HUAMANI, AP Technology Writers Social media addiction has been compared to casinos, opioids and cigarettes. While there’s some debate among experts about the line between overuse and addiction, and whether social media can cause the latter, there is no doubt that many people feel like they can’t escape the pull of Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and other platforms. The companies that designed your favorite apps have a…
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