Study reveals a link between social media addiction and cyberbullying in teens. Researchers found those who spent more hours online checking social media sites were more likely to display cyberbullying behaviors. This was especially true for males.
The use of social media, specifically to drive "likes" to our content, follows a pattern of "reward learning", much like when an animal is trained to seek food rewards.
Stress can have an impact on how we utilize social media sites like Facebook. Those who use the social network to facilitate social support during times of stress are more susceptible to developing Facebook addiction disorder.
Researchers link social media factors to major depressive disorder in Millennials. The study found those with MDD were less likely to post photos of themselves with other people and reported having less social media followers.
A study looks at the impact social media has on our personal lives.
