"Case-based evidence has linked excessive social-media use to psychological distress and impaired functioning in some people, for example through job loss, relationship problems and academic failure."
"Outcomes associated with social-media use vary widely, depending on how and why people use the platforms. 'Active' habits such as posting, commenting and messaging have been linked to positive well-being - unlike passive scrolling."
"The field's literature is dominated by research that is correlational, not causal. Another issue is that researchers are still debating how to measure social-media addiction, including the threshold at which social-media use becomes problematic."
A California trial awarded $6 million to a plaintiff claiming harm from social media addiction, with Meta and Google planning to appeal. Researchers are cautious about labeling social media use as addiction due to a lack of consensus on diagnostic criteria. Evidence links excessive use to psychological distress and impaired functioning, but outcomes vary based on usage patterns. Active engagement can lead to positive well-being, while passive use may be harmful. The field lacks causal research and clear measurement standards for social media addiction.
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