The Science Behind Social Media Addiction with Author & Scientist Nicklas Brendborg

Bestselling author and molecular biologist Nicklas Brendborg joined the KTLA Weekend Morning News to talk about the science behind social media addiction. Hear why he says tech giants exploit human ...
Nature

Is social media addictive for teens? US courts wade into scientific debate

Another complication is how social-media use is evaluated: many studies look only at total amount of time spent on the platforms. This could obscure the varying effects of different activities, some ...

On trial: Is social media to blame for the youth mental health crisis? We checked the science

Is social media addicting? Does it lead to poor adolescent mental health? Meta, TikTok, Snap, Youtube face a series of ...

Woman suing Meta, YouTube over social media addiction takes the stand at trial

By Jody Godoy and Steve Gorman LOS ANGELES, Feb 25 (Reuters) - A California woman is set to testify in court on Wednesday ...
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From DMs to Drugs: How social media fuels teen addiction

Social media could be affecting drug use and drug access in American teens. The Drug Enforcement Administration says criminal drug networks are abusing social media to expand their reach, create new ...
WSLS 10

Local experts weigh in on the dangers of social media addiction

Last week, TikTok reached a settlement just before it was to be involved in a lawsuit that claims it and other social media platforms are making children addicted to the platforms and their phones.
Medical Xpress

Help for adults addicted to social media and internet gaming

James Cook University researchers have taken a deeper dive into the complexities of human personality traits and addiction in adults, revealing new insights to help with social media addiction and ...
EurekAlert!

Psychology: Instagram users overestimate social media addiction

Instagram users may overestimate the extent to which they are addicted to the platform, according to research conducted on 1,204 US adults published in Scientific Reports. The findings suggest that ...
Orange County Register

Google, Meta, push back on addiction claims in landmark social media trial

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jurors in a landmark social media case that seeks to hold tech companies responsible for harms to children got their first glimpse into what will be a lengthy trial characterized by ...
Engadget

Meta really wants you to believe social media addiction is 'not a thing'

In this photo illustration, a Meta logo is seen displayed on a smartphone. (Photo Illustration by Mateusz Slodkowski/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) (SOPA Images via Getty Images) Meta went ...
Los Angeles Times

Social media addiction’s surprising challenger? Anti-doomscrolling influencers

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. It’s simple to accidentally become entranced by an endless loop of videos on Instagram or TikTok. But sometimes, ...