Social Media Addiction

Haters Hungry for Attention

The Miami Hurricane | Posted 05.30.2012

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The Miami Hurricane

Our generation is unnervingly quick to pick up their smartphones and write the first thought that comes to mind via tweets and status updates. They either realize it's offensive once its posted for the public to see, or just don't care. Either way, there's a serious problem with these habits.

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TEEN REPORTER: 'Help! I'm Going Through Technology Withdrawl'

> | Alexander Vassiliadis and John Mederich | Posted 03.01.2012

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About the authors: Alexander is a junior at the British School of Chicago and John Mederich is a senior at Mather High School. Both are reporters for ...

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Facebook Isn't Addictive -- It Just Makes People Happy

Larry Magid | Posted 04.12.2012

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Larry Magid

So, is this a bad thing? I suppose some people could interpret anything positive that people return to often as addictive, but if "intense engagement and emotional enjoyment" is a bad thing than we have to worry more than just Facebook.

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Facebook Feels Good, New Study Shows

The Huffington Post | Courteney Palis | Posted 02.10.2012

Read More: Social Media Addiction, Facebook Addiction, Video, Facebook, Addiction Facebook, Social Networking Sites, Social Media Study, Technology News

Ever wonder why you may have felt the need for a Facebook fix? Well, a new study by Milan's IULM University explains that it's simply because Facebook...

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Is Twitter Harder To Resist Than Drugs?

Posted 02.03.2012

Read More: Twitter Drug Addiction, Social Media Addiction, Twitter Study, Twitter Addiction, Facebook Addiction, Social Media Study, Technology News

People may experience strong urges for sex and sleep over the course of the day, but the urge to check Twitter and other social media sites is actuall...

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Does Self-Control Come in an App?

Maggie Jackson | Posted 03.29.2012

Read More: Kids Technology Addiction, Social Media Addiction, Kids and Media, Technology Distractions, Media, Facebook, Technology Addiction, Teen Technology Addiction, Technology News
Maggie Jackson

Parents and educators alike are buzzing about this new cure for our distracted, multitasking children. The name of the app? SelfControl.

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Are You Addicted To Social Media?

| April H., Peoria, AZ | Posted 01.11.2012

Read More: Social Media Addiction, Teens-Social-Media, Facebook, teenink.com, Online-Addiction, Teens Facebook, Video, High School News

This is a teen-written article from our friends at Teenink.com. “I’ll just check it once more before I start,” I say to myself on a daily bas...

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What Is Twitter Doing To Teen Brains?

Dr. Gregory Jantz, Ph.D. | Posted 01.08.2012

Read More: Addiction, Concentration, Social Media, Twitter, Technology, Health, Texting, Social Media Addiction, Technology Addiction, Facebook, Mindfulness, Healthy Living Spirit, Healthy Living News
Dr. Gregory Jantz, Ph.D.

Today's teens and college students are certainly using their skimming cells and connections... But what's the lose-it part of that equation for this technology-tethered generation?

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Survey Says: Are We Addicted To Social Media?

The Huffington Post | Rieva Lesonsky | Posted 11.06.2011

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Are you hooked on Facebook? You're not the only one. With Americans constantly socializing online, it's no wonder we're also going there for business ...

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Going 24 Hours Without Internet Makes Teens 'Jealous,' 'Hostile'

The Huffington Post | Catharine Smith | Posted 06.08.2011

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Young people around the world have a tough time letting go of their gadgets, a recent study found. For some, abstaining from texting and other tech ac...

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Should You Give Up Social Networking Or Church For Lent?

Bruce Reyes-Chow | Posted 05.26.2011

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Bruce Reyes-Chow

As part of the traditional Lenten experience, many people give something that keeps him/her separated from God. One of those things seems to be social networking.

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Looking For Balance In A 24/7 World

Fauzia Burke | Posted 11.17.2011

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Fauzia Burke

We live in a culture of 24/7 work and it has become normal to many of us. We have raised the expectation of availability to a point that is unhealthy.

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Multitasking And The Modern Woman

Robyn Okrant | Posted 11.17.2011

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Robyn Okrant

None of you should ever feel as if you've been put on the back burner with me -- because you're all sharing the same 60 percent of my severely divided attention.

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Study: Students ADDICTED To Social Media

Huffington Post | Leah Finnegan | Posted 05.25.2011

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According to a new study out of the University of Maryland, students are addicted to social media, and computers and smartphones deliver their drug. ...

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iPhone Users 'More Involved In Social Media:' STUDY

The Huffington Post | Catharine Smith | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Facebook Obsession, Social Media Addiction, Twitter Addiction, Facebook Addiction, Retrevo Gadgetology Report, Social Media Obsession, Slidepoll, Technology News

In these, the days of smart phones and personal computers, some are worried about Internet addiction. Could they be right? The Retrevo Gadgetology ...

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Unplugging: Just Stay There, Dude

Therese Borchard | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Unplug and Recharge, Twitter Addiction, Facebok Addiction, Social Media Addiction, Internet Addiction, Healthy Living News
Therese Borchard

I am pro-health, pro-mindfulness, pro-holistic living. Which is why my addiction to Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and all the other social networking programs has me puzzled.

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