Psychology says people who spend hours each evening on social media aren't undisciplined or passively bored; they're caught in a feedback loop designed specifically to feel like socializing

Social media platforms, designed for connection, may paradoxically fuel loneliness through passive consumption and parasocial interactions. Research indicates that even active engagement can create a cycle of increased isolation, highlighting the limitations of digital interaction compared to genuine human connection. This trend poses significant public health risks, comparable to smoking, emphasizing the need for deliberate digital habits.