Social media addiction is where a person has an extreme compulsion toward using social media. ... photography by Ezequiel Giménez/Stocksy and KARRASTOCK/Getty Images.

Social media addiction, characterized by excessive and compulsive use of social media platforms, has become a prevalent issue in today's society. Studies have shown that addictive behaviors related to ...

In his new book, "Influenced: The Impact of Social Media on Our Perception," out on Nov. 1, Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler examines the role that influencers like himself have in today's world.

HEALTH Excessive social media use has many of the same effects as substance abuse, says expert How to know if you're addicted — and how to 'detox,' according to a clinical psychologist ...

How to tell if you’re a social media addict. More than half of Gen Z believe they have a problem when it comes to scrolling, with an increasing number seeking professional help.

One 2021 study found that across 55 papers on social media addiction, 25 distinct theories and models were used. When researchers can’t agree on the right place to dig, nobody gets very deep.

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Social media addiction is a growing problem. A full 35% of U.S. teenagers say that they are using at least one social media app “almost constantly,” according to an August report by Pew ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Social media has become an integral part of modern life, but excessive use can lead to addiction and negatively impact mental health, experts warn. Dr. Ashwini Nadkarni ...

Most social media sites require users to be at least 13 years old. But research shows nearly 40 percent of kids ages eight to 12 use the platforms.