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New study finds small reductions in social media use are linked to improvements in health and well-being (www.psypost.org)
submitted 1 year ago by L4s to c/technology
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New study finds small reductions in social media use are linked to improvements in health and well-being::A study published in the Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science suggests that reducing social media usage by just 15 minutes per day can lead to improved health and well-being, particularly in terms of social life, vitality, and overall health. These findings add to the growing body of research indicating that limiting social media usage can have positive effects. ...

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[–] xpinchx 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If nothing else, I love it for the fact that I'm not bombarded with targeted ads.

I'm annoyed with ads like most of us, but I'm hitting a breaking point. I was watching YT on my TV yesterday and the amount of ads now is ridiculously over the top. I was tired of my Spotify songs so I put on the radio, big mistake.

Being here feels a little better suited for me compared to the rest of social media. Everything else is constant shilling and manipulation, I'm tired of it.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

How the fuck do you use internet without blocking ads?

[–] xpinchx 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I have ublock origin on my browser but laying on the couch watching TV hits different. It's a smart TV but an older variety.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I mean, it IS doable on smart TVs and things like that. Like what pi-hole does.

[–] xpinchx 1 points 1 year ago

I'm aware, and have a spare pi, but I'm too lazy. (Being honest, lol)