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    Understanding and Addressing

    Mindless Social-Media Scrolling


    - Akshay Godara (M.Des)

    Introduction

    Mindless social-media scrolling, characterized by aimlessly and compulsively browsing social


    media platforms, has become a ubiquitous modern phenomenon. This literature review aims to
    investigate the causes, consequences, and potential interventions related to this behavior.

    Causes of Mindless Social-Media Scrolling


    A. Psychological Factors: Boredom, escapism, FOMO, and the dopamine-driven reward
    system all contribute to mindless scrolling.
    B. Social and Cultural Influences: Social comparison, peer pressure, and algorithmic content
    curation influence scrolling behavior.
    C. Personal Habits and Traits: Procrastination tendencies, self-control issues, and habit
    formation play significant roles.

    Consequences of Mindless Social-Media Scrolling


    A. Negative Effects on Mental Health: Stress, anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances are
    prevalent outcomes.
    B. Impact on Productivity and Time Management: Reduced efficiency and wasted time result
    from excessive scrolling.
    C. Relationship Implications: Decreased face-to-face interactions and impacts on personal
    relationships are observed.

    Existing Interventions and Strategies


    A. Digital Wellbeing Tools: Screen time tracking apps and notification management features
    assist users in curbing excessive use.
    B. Mindfulness and Self-Regulation: Practices like mindfulness meditation and setting
    intentional usage goals encourage responsible social media use.
    C. Social Media Platform Initiatives: Transparency in algorithms and guidelines for positive
    content are introduced to promote responsible usage.
    Conclusion
    In short, mindless social media scrolling is a big problem. It happens because social media is
    designed to keep us hooked, and it can lead to stress, wasted time, and strained relationships.

    To tackle this, we need to use tools that help us manage our screen time and practice
    mindfulness. We should also educate ourselves about responsible social media use, and social
    media companies should be more transparent and focus on our well-being.

    We still need more research to understand this issue better and find long-term solutions.
    Working together can make social media a healthier and more positive part of our lives.

    Literature Included for this review

    1. The Psychology of Your Scrolling Addiction


    https://hbr.org/2022/01/the-psychology-of-your-scrolling-addiction
    by Kaitlin Woolley and Marissa A. Sharif

    2. Unhooked by Design: Scrolling Mindfully on Social Media by Automating Digital Nudges


    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/352466233_Unhooked_by_Design_Scrolling_
    Mindfully_on_Social_Media_by_Automating_Digital_Nudges
    By Aditya Kumar Purohit @ Radboud University
    And Adrian Holzer @ Université de Neuchâtel

    3. Problematic, absentminded social media scrolling, and mental health


    https://www.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1676381/FULLTEXT01.pdf
    By Anthony Eid

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