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Study: Problematic use of social media affects all age groups

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80% Informative

Turku University researcher Eetu Marttila 's doctoral research found that loneliness increases the risk of problematic social media use.

Problematic use is characterized by compulsive and out of control use of social media platforms.

At its worst, problematic use can be addictive and further exacerbate loneliness.

The study looked at changes in, for example, social media, loneliness and wellbeing.

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English

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67

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long-living

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