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Psychological and societal impacts of smartphone usage
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Latest: Social isolation and smartphone use linked to increased health risks
Research into modern digital habits continues to highlight the psychological and societal impacts of high smartphone dependency. Previous findings established that compulsive use is driven by dopamine-seeking behaviors a
Impact of doomscrolling on mental health and news avoidance
3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated
Latest: Doomscrolling behavior linked to platform design and negative content consumption
The phenomenon of ‘doomscrolling’—the continuous consumption of negative online news—is being identified as a significant risk to mental health. Experts attribute this behavior to a ‘negativity bias,’ an evolutionary mec
Romanian media consumption and trust trends
2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated
Latest: Romania media study: Facebook dominates news use while traditional media retains trust
The media landscape in Romania is experiencing shifts in how information is consumed and trusted across different demographics and platforms. Initial reports indicate that approximately 8% of Romanians use AI chatbots f
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