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Can you be addicted to scrolling?
Scrolling continuously is also harmful to mental health. The addictive quality can lead to obsessive-compulsive behaviors, anxiety, and depression. The constant bombardment of stories and images creates the illusion of endless possibilities, leading to a sense of urgency and FOMO (fear of missing out).
Why am I mindlessly scrolling?
A research study conducted by Penn State University said that mindless scrolling often happens from the fear of missing out. Personally, I face this very often as a student journalist. My brain is ingrained to always believe I am missing something important, like breaking news.
What is scrolling fatigue?
Scrolling fatigue happens when someone becomes frustrated, bored or tired with the content in front of them. The zombie scroller is the perfect example of scrolling fatigue, as is the person who quits because the content was just too long or uninteresting to engage with.
