Everyday Neuro: Psychology and Neuroscience Podcast
Everyday Neuro 023 Part 2: Social Connection - The Impact of Digital Media on Our Thinking and Wellbeing
February 26, 202525 min · 4,329 words
Show notes
In Part 2 of this episode, I talk about the effects of digital media on younger people and how bans on social media use may be more harmful than beneficial. This notion is explored further with expert Dr Milovan Savic who discusses the relationship between digital media and loneliness, social connection, and his evidence based research about empowering younger people to make informed choices about social media use. This is Part 2 of a 2 part episode.
Highlighted moments
When we are hungry, our body tells us to eat. And when we are lonely, it's telling us we need to connect. So what concerns me about the pandemic label is that it makes loneliness sound like just a health issue or an individual problem. But it's much bigger than that, right?
“are people lonely because they use social media or are they using social media because they are lonely?”
“think about young people who might be dealing with chronic illnesses and can't always meet friends in person. Or, for example, LGBTQ plus teens who find supportive communities online that often they cannot find in their like physical or local area.”
“If the government really wants to protect young people, they might be better off focusing on regulating social media companies themselves. So making sure that they are properly moderating the content online and putting proper safeguards in place.”
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