The article discusses the neuroendocrinology of social media and its connection to stress, noting that excessive social media use can impair memory and impulse control. It highlights how social media affects hormone levels, specifically cortisol, which complicates the desire to quit such detrimental behaviors. The article further explores the neuroendocrine responses triggered by social media, including dopamine activity tied to reward perception, suggesting that these effects stem from both the intrinsic properties of social media as well as its designed features that draw users in.
Social media use is linked to significant stress, which can impair memory, task-switching, and impulse control, posing challenges to quitting even harmful behaviors.
The neuroendocrine impacts of social media involve stress hormones like cortisol and reward-related chemicals like dopamine, highlighting the complex interplay between usage and mental health.
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