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‘One of the reasons young people took to texting was a tactic of consolidating and shaping their own shared culture, in distinction from the general culture dominated by their parents and other adults’ (3)
The Rise and Fall of Texting Cultures — Cognitive Sensations
“The brain is rewarded every time because of how the feeds and algorithms are set up so that anytime we’re not on the app, we think we’re missing something,” explains Strohman. “That makes us want to go back on it again.:
The best way to use TikTok and avoid infinite scroll | Popular Science
Scrolling through TikTok could serve as a form of “self-medication” by providing momentary relief from negative emotions, life problems, or awkward social situations. For example, if you are feeling sad and then get on TikTok, your sadness may be eliminated or reduced. Or, if you are studying or working on a paper, TikTok can provide you with some temporary relief from the stress of your work. We want to keep doing the things that give us relief!
The Psychology of TikTok. What makes scrolling through the “For… | by Dana Goetz, Ph.D. | Medium
In the case of TikTok, you are likely to continue using the app if doing so results desired laughs or positive feelings. We want to do more of the things that make us feel good!
The Psychology of TikTok. What makes scrolling through the “For… | by Dana Goetz, Ph.D. | Medium
According to the law of effect, behavior is either strengthened (likely to occur more frequently) or weakened (likely to occur less frequently) depending on its consequences.
The Psychology of TikTok. What makes scrolling through the “For… | by Dana Goetz, Ph.D. | Medium
The dopamine surge tells the brain that scrolling through social media is pleasurable and that we should do it again
The best way to use TikTok and avoid infinite scroll | Popular Science
Meanwhile, mindless scrolling can result in a state of mind similar to being in a trance state, says Pion-Berlin. She’s concerned that “mindless scrolling is a way to tune out” or dissociate from reality. Some research suggests that overuse of social media can result in negative psychological impacts: A 2023 study in the journal JAMA Pediatrics found that middle schoolers who constantly checked their social media feeds showed changes in how their brains responded to feedback and criticism from peers.
The best way to use TikTok and avoid infinite scroll | Popular Science
learning how to be a more active user can help anyone stop infinite scrolling and still enjoy social media.
The best way to use TikTok and avoid infinite scroll | Popular Science
Once the work is done, release yourself from your expectations. The fastest way to ruin a good outcome is to tell yourself that it’s not good enough. Your expectations dictate your happiness more than your results. Expectations can be helpful as a motivator and unhelpful as a measuring stick. Now that the work is done you can rest easy knowing you tried your best. You’ve already won.”
3-2-1: On managing expectations, and the importance of trial and error - James Clear
“When you’re in the middle of the work, set your expectations high. It’s unlikely your performance will exceed the standard you set for yourself. High expectations encourage you to keep reaching and fulfill your potential.
3-2-1: On managing expectations, and the importance of trial and error - James Clear