Social media usage is ingrained in American daily life, but the rise in addiction poses severe mental health risks. A study by Anidjar & Levine highlights that 10% of Americans face social media addiction, with a staggering 40% among young adults aged 18 to 22. The study found that excessive online time correlates with increasing feelings of loneliness and poor body image among teens. Legal actions against major platforms are mounting as they face accusations of creating addictive features that harm users, especially children and adolescents.
According to current statistics, roughly 10% of Americans, over 33 million people, struggle with some form of social media addiction.
Teenagers who spend more than five hours a day online are significantly more likely to experience feelings of loneliness, body image issues, and even suicidal thoughts.
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