A 2024 study found that about one in three adults in the United States who are active on social media report doomscrolling regularly; this number rises to one in two among members of Gen-Z.
Undoubtedly, doomscrolling-the excessive consumption of negative online content, including news and social media-is integrated in our daily lives.
Breaking the cycle of doomscrolling requires conscious effort and support. Encourage teens to set specific times for checking social media or news, limiting their exposure to negative content. Unfollowing or muting accounts that frequently share distressing or sensationalized news. Mindfulness practices like meditation or deep breathing exercises can also assist teens in becoming more aware of their scrolling habits. Engaging in sports, arts, or hobbies can provide a positive distraction and help teens focus on something constructive, reducing the time spent on screens.
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From the text we know that …
(1) doomscrolling is mostly caused by negative contents or news.
(2) to avoid doomscrolling, teens should always update the news.
(3) to make senses of the world, teens must accept all information.
(4) doomscrolling may happen due to the fear of missing information.