Adduction to

social networks

In recent times, the use of social networks

has increased significantly. In addition, the
pandemic and the confinement derived from
it have caused this use to increase even
more.

PLATFORMS

Social networks such as: TikTok, Instagram,

Twitter, Facebook, WhatApp and the like are
used by millions of people around the world
every day of the week.

IMPACT
This use, on many occasions, can lead to
various problems. One of them is the
addiction or excessive use of these
platforms. As we will see in this post, it is
something that can affect people of all ages
and that has symptoms that resemble those
of substance addictions.
WHAT IS SOCIAL MEDIA
ADDICTION?
El incremento del uso de las redes sociales (RRSS) es algo que se ha
vuelto problemático en los últimos años. Cada vez son más las
personas que hacen uso de estos dispositivos y cada vez es más
temprana la edad de comiendo de uso. Esto relacionado con que los
jóvenes suelen percibir mayor sensación de enganche que los
adultos es un problema que debe ser estudiado.
Además, tal y como se puede leer en diversas investigaciones como,
por ejemplo, la realizada por Jiménez y Pantoja en el año 2007, este
uso excesivo de las redes podría generar dependencia psicológica.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF SOCIAL

MEDIA ADDICTIONS?
Increase in time spent on social networks

Psychological dependence. Need to have a few

likes or likes to be happy

Tolerance.) Need to spend more time or make

more publications to get the same feelings

Social isolation (face-to-face)

WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES
OF SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION?
Anxiety
Emotional dependence
Low self-esteem
Unproductive coping styles
Extroversion problems
In addition, there may also be other associated
disorders such as internet addiction or mobile phone
addiction. This is because to make use of social
networks, in most cases, it is done through a mobile
phone and an internet connection is necessary.