Social Media Habits: The Good and The Bad

Social media has had a profound impact on the way people interact and communicate with one another. It has taken over many people’s lives in various ways, and its influence is growing every day. It can be our source of information and news and a form of entertainment.

People now spend hours scrolling through their feeds, watching videos, and engaging with content created or shared by others.

While it has brought many benefits and opportunities, it is important to be mindful of the negative effects it can have and to use it in moderation.

I interviewed Professor Joseph Bayer from Ohio State University. He and fellow colleagues wrote a research paper titled “Building and Breaking Social Media Habits”.

Here is the Q&A.

From “Building and Breaking Social Media Habits” research paper