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Social Networking Sites and Addiction: Ten Lessons Learned
Daria J Kuss1, Mark D Griffiths2
1Psychology Department, International Gaming Research Unit, Nottingham Trent University, 50 Shakespeare Street, Nottingham NG1 4FQ, UK. daria.kuss@ntu.ac.uk.
Summary
Online social networking sites (SNSs) can lead to addiction, similar to substance-related disorders. This research presents 10 lessons on SNS addiction, highlighting its unique characteristics and associated issues like fear of missing out (FOMO).
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Digital Media Studies
Background:
- Online social networking sites (SNSs) are increasingly popular for social connection.
- Compulsive use of SNSs can mimic symptoms of substance-related addictions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present 10 key lessons on online social networking and addiction.
- To offer insights from recent empirical research into SNS addiction.
Main Methods:
- Review and synthesis of recent empirical research on SNS use and addiction.
- Discussion of 10 distinct lessons learned from the research.
Main Results:
- Social networking differs from general social media use and can be a distinct "way of being."
- Addiction to SNSs is a recognized phenomenon, exemplified by "Facebook" addiction.
- Fear of missing out (FOMO), smartphone addiction, and nomophobia are linked to SNS addiction.
- Sociodemographic factors influence SNS addiction, and research faces methodological challenges.
Conclusions:
- SNS addiction is a complex issue with unique characteristics and related phenomena.
- Recommendations for future research and clinical applications are provided to address SNS addiction.
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