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Doomscrolling or connecting? Study reveals social media's complex effect on loneliness

Whether social media connects us or leaves us feeling isolated depends on how we use it, according to new research from The University of Manchester. A major review of global evidence has found that online interactions can either reduce or increase loneliness, which challenges simple assumptions abo...

Doomscrolling or connecting? Study reveals social media's complex effect on loneliness
Image: Phys.org
Whether social media connects us or leaves us feeling isolated depends on how we use it, according to new research from The University of Manchester. A major review of global evidence has found that online interactions can either reduce or increase loneliness, which challenges simple assumptions about screen time and well-being.

Originally published at Phys.org

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