Overview

• 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.