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Why I Distanced Myself From Social Media and Never Looked Back
By Yuqing on December 16, 2022 | Tagged with Attention, Digital identity, Instagram, privacy, Social media
When my friends hear that I am taking a break from social media, they usually show a surprised face and ask, “Why?” Like a lot of people, I used to check my social media feeds whenever I had a spare moment: when I woke up in the morning, when I had meals alone, when I […]
Alone Together: The Paradox of Loneliness in the Age of Social Media
By Eden Solarik on December 2, 2022 | Tagged with Digital identity, Mental Health, Social media
Loneliness is universal—we all have experiences where we yearn for connection with others. Momentary loneliness is normal, but feeling chronically lonely can negatively impact mental and physical health. According to a study conducted by the Harvard Graduate School of Education in 2020, young adults of university age were the hardest hit by loneliness from the […]
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