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The Psychology of Social Media: Understanding Its Impact on Mental Health and Society

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Here is the most interesting topic : the psychology of social media . This article delves into how humans are so hooked on social media and the purpose of such things. There are a huge amount of positive and negative things in social media. It plays an important role in our lives as we connect to many people who are known to us, and some people are strange to us. Even though we connect, we get benefitted. Do you ever think why we keep on scrolling social medias without gaining anything from it? 1.Dopamine and Reward Mechanism: Likes, comments, and shares trigger the release of dopamine, often called the brain’s "feel-good" chemical. This release creates a sense of pleasure and reward, encouraging us to keep returning to social media in search of validation and approval. Over time, this cycle of checking and receiving feedback becomes reinforcing, making social media a powerful tool for capturing our attention. 2.Fear of Missing Out : Social media amplifies FOMO by cons...