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Social media fatigue: Causes and concerns
Shweta Sunil1, Manoj Kumar Sharma2, Senthil Amudhan3
1Department of Psychology, CMR University, CMR Group of Institution, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
The International Journal of Social Psychiatry
|February 4, 2022
Summary
Social media fatigue (SMF) increased during COVID-19 due to information overload. Understanding cognitive, personality, environmental, and social factors is key to managing SMF.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Digital Health
- Communication Studies
Background:
- Social Media Fatigue (SMF) surged during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- SMF is characterized by information overload from extensive social media use.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the causes of Social Media Fatigue.
- To determine the consequences of SMF for mitigation strategies.
Main Methods:
- A systematic literature review was conducted.
- The PRISMA model guided the consolidation of 20 papers (2014-2021).
- Seven papers were excluded based on duplication and predefined criteria.
Main Results:
- Four primary factors contribute to SMF: Cognitive, Self and Personality, Environmental, and Social.
- Cognitive factors include information overload and boredom.
- Self and Personality factors relate to intrinsic susceptibility.
- Environmental and Social factors involve issues like parenting and role conflict.
Conclusions:
- Findings highlight the need for research into SMF levels.
- Interventions such as psychotherapeutic programs and digital literacy are recommended.
- Community-based strategies are essential for managing SMF.
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