Study Links Doomscrolling to Existential Anxiety and Mistrust
Flinders University research reveals how excessive negative news consumption impacts mental health and perception of life.
- Doomscrolling is associated with increased existential anxiety and feelings of life's fragility.
- Habitual exposure to negative news can lead to vicarious trauma and PTSD-like symptoms.
- The study surveyed 800 university students from Iran and the United States.
- Participants reported higher levels of misanthropy and distrust towards others.
- Researchers advise limiting social media use to mitigate negative psychological effects.
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