A study from Northeastern University reveals a significant correlation between heavy social media use and higher levels of irritability among users. Surveying over 40,000 adults, the researchers found that frequent users of various social media platforms reported elevated irritability scores. Coauthor David Lazer emphasized the study shows correlation, not causation, suggesting it could be that inherently irritable individuals are more drawn to social media, or that prolonged online engagement exacerbates feelings of irritability. The demographic breakdown of the survey offers insights into these patterns across different ages and platforms.
"Research shows a strong association between heavy social media use and higher irritability, revealing possible impacts on social interactions and mental well-being."
"We are showing that there's this relationship between being online and irritable, but it could just be that irritable people get online."
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