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New study uncovers a "vicious cycle" between feeling less socially connected and increased smartphone use (www.psypost.org)

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New study uncovers a "vicious cycle" between feeling less socially connected and increased smartphone use::Using smartphones for extended periods could negatively impact mental well-being and social connectedness, according to a recent study from researchers at the University of British Columbia and a media lab in Germany. Unlike earlier research that relied on self-reported data, this study from the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships employed direct tracking of screen time, revealing a "vicious cycle" in which feeling less socially connected leads to increased smartphone use. ...

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago

Meme of guy looking at two buttons:

“Psychology is junk science!”

“This confirms my biases!”