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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.