6. Do you use social media so much that it has had a negative impact on your job, relationship or studies? You prefer to communicate on social media than in real life.
If you answer yes to any of the above questions, you are addicted to social media or are in the process.
Answer These Questions To Help You Know If You Are Addicted To Social Media
1. Do you spend a lot of time, when youโre not online, thinking about social media or planning to use social media?
2. Do you feel a strong urge to use social media more and more over time?
normal life stressors?
4. Do you often try to reduce using social media platforms, without success?
5. Do you become restless or troubled if you are not able to use social media? e.g. due to low phone charge or lack of internet.
10. There is a 10% probability that you will be addicted to social media (If you are not already addicted). In the next post, I will help you know if you are addicted to social media.
Stats from different platforms.
10 Interesting Statistics About Social Media usage Worldwide as of Jan 2023
1. There are over 20 social media sites.
2. The most used social media sites worldwide are Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp, Instagram, WeChat (China), and the new kid in the block, TikTok.
9. 90% of all social media users are in the age range of 18-29 years. 56% of this population is addicted to social media.
However, the teens with 16-24 years are the most addicted to social media and can spend 5-7 hours on social platforms.