Can We Train Our Brains to Break Social Media Addiction?

Goswami, Meha

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Title

Can We Train Our Brains to Break Social Media Addiction?

Author(s)

Goswami, Meha

Issue Date

2025-07-23

Keyword(s)

• social media
• addiction

Date of Ingest

2025-11-24T20:12:08-06:00

Abstract

Social media has revolutionized communication, allowing people to stay connected with family and friends, and build relationships across the globe. While these benefits enhance social and psychological well-being, excessive use of social media can have detrimental effects on mental and physical health (Cheng et al., 2022). Many individuals turn to social media as an escape from reality, using it to avoid problems rather than address them. Cheng et al., (2022) found that when social media consumption becomes compulsive and interferes with daily life, it can develop into social media addiction—a behavioral addiction characterized by excessive use that disrupts crucial aspects of well-being, such as physical health, productivity, and interpersonal relationships.

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text

Genre of Resource

article

Language

eng

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Copyright 2025 Meha Goswami

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