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  2. Scientists Can't Decide if Social Media Is Addictive - AOL

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    Social media use is far too complicated and varied to tackle as an addictive substance, says Ihssen. “Even though it can cause issues with excessive use … I think we should not over ...

  3. Problematic social media use - Wikipedia

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    Addictive social media use will look much like that of any other substance use disorder, including mood modification, salience, tolerance, withdrawal symptoms, conflict, and relapse. In the digital age, it is common for adolescents to use their smartphones for entertainment purposes, education, news, and managing their daily life.

  4. New research found that an average of 11% of teenagers across 44 countries displayed ‘problematic’ social media use. Rise in ‘addictive-like behaviours’ among teenagers towards social ...

  5. Video game addiction - Wikipedia

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    The first video game to attract political controversy was the 1978 arcade game Space Invaders. In 1981, a political bill called the Control of Space Invaders (and other Electronic Games) Bill was drafted by British Labour Party MP George Foulkes in an attempt to ban the game for its "addictive properties" and for causing "deviancy". The bill ...

  6. What is social media addiction? - AOL

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    The mental health crisis among young people in America is an emergency, and social media is playing a big role, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy warns in an op-ed published in the New York Times ...

  7. Video game controversies - Wikipedia

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    This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 22 November 2024. Video games Platforms Arcade video game Console game Game console Home console Handheld console Electronic game Audio game Electronic handheld Online game Browser game Social-network game Mobile game PC game Linux Mac Virtual reality game Genres Action Shooter Action-adventure Adventure ...

  8. 'Facebook Addiction' author Nnamdi Osuagwu discusses a ... - AOL

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    We turn to Nnamdi Osuagwu, IT consultant and author of "Facebook Addiction: The Life and Times of Social Networking Addicts," (a novel that explores our rampant digital culture and incessant need ...

  9. Internet addiction disorder - Wikipedia

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    Depending on the type of IAD (i.e., overuse of social media, gaming, gambling, etc.) will affect the types of symptoms experienced. For example, overuse of social media can lead to disruption in real-world relationships. [27] The overuse of video games can lead to a neglecting family, home, and work-related responsibilities. [27]