What Makes social media so Addictive, and How Does it Affect our Mental Health?

This paper will dig into what makes social media so addicting, focusing on factors like dopamine release, instant gratification, habit formation, and the need for social validation, along with how these things negatively affect mental health.

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UND Scholarly Commons (University of North Dakota)
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2024-12-01
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Impact of Technology on Adolescents
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What Makes social media so Addictive, and How Does it Affect our Mental Health?

UND Scholarly Commons (University of North Dakota)
Impact of Technology on Adolescents
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What Makes social media so Addictive, and How Does it Affect our Mental Health?

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Abstract

This paper will dig into what makes social media so addicting, focusing on factors like dopamine release, instant gratification, habit formation, and the need for social validation, along with how these things negatively affect mental health.

UND Scholarly Commons (University of North Dakota)
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Impact of Technology on Adolescents
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