Social Media’s Impact on Human Attention Span

This research paper explores the impact of exposure to short-form video content on social media on the attention span of teenagers and young adults. It examines the role of dopamine-driven scrolling habits, the effects on academics and productivity, and possible solutions such as meditation and focus-based applications.

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Iconic Research and Engineering Journals
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2026-06-26
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https://doi.org/10.64388/irev9i12-1718997
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Impact of Technology on Adolescents
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Social Media’s Impact on Human Attention Span

Avika Singhal
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Impact of Technology on Adolescents
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Social Media’s Impact on Human Attention Span

Avika Singhal
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Abstract

This research paper explores the impact of exposure to short-form video content on social media on the attention span of teenagers and young adults. It examines the role of dopamine-driven scrolling habits, the effects on academics and productivity, and possible solutions such as meditation and focus-based applications.

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