Both active and passive use of social media can trigger loneliness

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Social networks and loneliness, a study reveals the emotional impact of digital use

A recent study by the University of Baylor warns of the negative impact of social networks on mental health. The research, entitled “The epidemic of loneliness: a nine-year longitudinal study on the impact of passive and active use of social networks on loneliness”, concludes that both the passive and active use of these platforms are related to an increase in feelings of isolation. The study, led by Dr. James A. Roberts, an expert in consumer b…

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Study Links Both Active and Passive Use to Rising Loneliness. Passive social media use – like browsing without interaction – predictably led to heightened loneliness, active use – which involved posting and engaging with others – also was linked to increa

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Both active and passive use of social media can trigger loneliness

New Delhi: Both passive and active social media use have been linked with increased feelings of loneliness over time, report researchers.  The team investigated how social media use impacts loneliness over time and examined the hidden emotional costs of social media. The eye-opening research by Baylor University, published in the journal Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, suggests that the very platforms designed to bring us together co…

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Both active and passive use of social media can trigger loneliness: Study New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Both passive and active social media use have been linked with increased feelings of loneliness over time, report researchers. The team investigated how social media use impacts loneliness over time and examined the hidden emotional costs of social media. The eye-opening research by Baylor University, published in the journal Personality and Social …

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Last Updated on February 9, 2025 by New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Both passive and active social media use have been linked with increased feelings of loneliness over time, report researchers. The team investigated how social media use impacts loneliness over time and examined the hidden emotional costs of social media. The eye-opening research by […] The post Both active and passive use of social media can trigger loneliness: Study appeared first on …