Social Media and the Costs of Distraction: Neurobiological Perspectives on the Quality of Life

There are well-known studies about how heavy use of social media is not conducive to happiness. Although poll data are mixed on this matter, one should be especially cautious in view of the apparent promise of internet connectedness. This essay examines recent research in neurobiology on what social...

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Main Author: Ellingsen, Mark 1949- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Institute for Interdisciplinary Research 2021
In: Journal of interdisciplinary studies
Year: 2021, Volume: 33, Issue: 1/2, Pages: 43-58
Further subjects:B Happiness
B Social media
B Neurobiology
B Distraction (Psychology)
B Quality of life
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