Research published in the International Journal of Electronic Marketing and Retailing challenges the addiction narrative, showing social media use stems from psychological and social needs like stress relief and belonging.
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Social media use may reflect stress relief and belonging more than habit

International Journal Of Electronic Marketing And Retailing Research published in
Stress Relief And Belonging Needs Primary drivers identified
Addiction-Like Mechanisms Previous assumption challenged