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

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    If social media is falsely framed as addictive, “individuals will be treated in a way that is inappropriate to their lives, causing detriment over the long term,” and it delegitimizes the ...

  3. Social media quizzes can be fun, but they cause you ... - AOL

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    Social media quiz answers can be used to steal identities or enable scammers to impersonate you to your friends and family. Five tips to avoid social media scams Be skeptical: Before answering a ...

  4. Problematic social media use - Wikipedia

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    The more social media use a user may use can increase the amount of usage to fulfill those feelings from before. This is tolerance and this will contribute to social media addiction. [33] Social media addiction from an anthropological lens. Studies done to explore the negative effects of social media have not produced any definitive findings. [34]

  5. 'Social games are designed to be addictive,' says internet ...

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    Millions of Americans play social games daily because, according to Dr. Hilarie Cash, "these games are designed to be extremely addictive." Cash, founder of Fall City, Wash.-based Internet ...

  6. 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]

  7. Computer addiction - Wikipedia

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    Video game addiction may present itself as compulsive gaming, social isolation, mood swings, diminished imagination, and hyper-focus on in-game achievements, to the exclusion of other events in life. [12] [13] Social media addiction: Data suggest that participants use social media to fulfill their social needs but are typically dissatisfied ...

  8. Five Gateway Social Games and Why They're So Addicting - AOL

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    Here are the top five gateway social games on Facebook and their addictive qualities, but don't say we. Social games are like drugs -- once you get hooked on one, you'll find yourself adding a ...

  9. Social media and the effects on American adolescents

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    Social media allows people to communicate with other people using social media, no matter the distance between them. [4] Some adolescents with social and emotional issues feel more included with social media and online activities. [5] Social media can give people a sense of belonging which can lead to an increase in identity development.