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A significant danger of social media in particular is that online
interaction with others can replace real-life experiences with
online “fantasy worlds.” Some psychologists are concerned that
humans are actually becoming less connected than ever, more
attached to their devices than to human beings. Others feel
the effects can be even more damaging, particularly in teens.
AUniversity of Glasgow study, for example, found that teens with
high social media use, especially at night and involving emotional
Psychologists are conducting numerous studies about how we use technology and social
media, looking for clues about how the devices are affecting our behavior.
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