📉 Excessive Social Media Use Is Being Linked to Lower Wellbeing

A new report from Oxford’s Wellbeing Research Centre found a growing correlation between heavy social media use and lower wellbeing, especially among young people in Western countries.

Researchers say moderate use can help people stay connected, but excessive scrolling appears to have the opposite effect over time.

➡️ Under-25 wellbeing has dropped sharply over the past decade
➡️ The decline closely matches the rise of social media platforms
➡️ Girls appear to be affected more strongly
➡️ Platforms are designed to maximize engagement and screen time

The report also highlights a growing problem many creators already know well: one negative comment often impacts people more than hundreds of positive ones.

Social media is not going away. The real challenge now is learning how to use it without letting it consume your attention and mental state.

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