Excessive social media 'negatively impacts wellbeing'
Excessive use of social media has been linked to a decline in the wellbeing of young people, particularly in Western countries. The World Happiness Report indicates that increased time spent on social media correlates with a greater loss of wellbeing among individuals under 25. Experts suggest that while social media can foster connections, it can also lead to negative feelings when users compare their lives to others.
- ▪The World Happiness Report highlights a negative impact of excessive social media use on young people's wellbeing.
- ▪Countries like the United States, Canada, Australia, and the UK have seen a dramatic drop in wellbeing among those under 25 over the past decade.
- ▪Experts emphasize the importance of realistic self-assessment and encourage more face-to-face interactions to combat negative feelings.
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Excessive social media 'negatively impacts wellbeing'9 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleEllie CleverleySouth of EnglandGetty ImagesExcess social media use has been linked to lowering wellbeing of young people.We all know the feeling of doom-scrolling, the mindless numbing of the brain.But did you know it's actually impacting our wellbeing more in the Western World, particularly for girls. The World Happiness Report, published by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford, found that excessive use of social media negatively impacts our wellbeing."If you use social media for an hour a day, that's great, you're being connected," says Michael Plant, Research Fellow at the Wellbeing Research Centre."But the report did show a correlation between, the more time you…
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