Monthly Archive: June 2021

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Problematic Social Media Use – Part 2: Challenges & Solutions

Although social media is generally used to establish and maintain social connections which is a natural and healthy human behavior, various problems have been associated with certain kinds of social media use. As with any behavior, its consequences can be positive or negative, depending on how it is done, with what intention, frequency, investment, etc. Social media can be positive if used to nurture healthy and positive relationships, to connect with support systems, to be...

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Problematic Social Media Use – Part 1: Pathways

These days, there is a lot of discussion about whether social media is addictive or not. People around the world spend hours a day on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, etc. and this behavior has triggered concerns about what effect these social medias have on our health. Academic papers are written on the subject and debates are held by health professionals, the media and the general public. Terms like Facebook addiction and Instagram addiction are often...