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These studies suggest social media addiction is influenced by factors such as relationship maintenance, entertainment, gender, personality traits, low self-esteem, anxiety, and fear of missing out, and it can lead to lower mindfulness and higher emotional exhaustion.
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Social media addiction has emerged as a significant concern in recent years, with increasing evidence suggesting that excessive use of social networking sites can lead to addictive behaviors. This synthesis aims to consolidate findings from various research studies to provide a comprehensive understanding of social media addiction, its causes, and its effects.
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Social media addiction is influenced by a combination of motivational, demographic, psychological, and behavioral factors. Common motives such as relationship maintenance and entertainment can lead to habitual use, while demographic factors like age and gender also play a role. Psychological traits such as low self-esteem, narcissism, neuroticism, and FOMO are significant predictors. Additionally, excessive online activity and emotion-focused coping strategies contribute to the risk of addiction. However, inconsistencies in measurement highlight the need for more systematic research approaches.
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