What Are Social Media Addiction?

Prolific Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw once said, “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” Since the dawn of the internet, people have been fueled by the mirage of easy mass communication. Physical distance has become numb, as many view their companions as being as close to them as their pockets. People can now speak face-to-face to their friends and family members while being miles apart; share articles with their hundreds of followers; and send virtual letters (or text messages) to anyone anytime they want...all through pragmatic, easy-to-use devices which encourage such behavior. These relatively inexpensive devices with these capabilities have shaped an addiction. With every tweet, text …show more content…
The communities provide a very intimate relationship with other users and creates a warm and welcoming vibe for teenagers as they continue being involved. Communities provide a sense of understanding and acceptance towards the teenager. Feeling included and loved by the members of the community continually block the struggles of the outside world, making their virtual persona an addiction that cannot be controlled. The addiction is a way of escapism that formulates from the struggles of boredom and personality difficulties that are masked with an online identity. In conclusion, many teenagers and users of social media seek the attention that was drawn away from them in the real world and put into forms of social media, making many seek it to be more popular and liked by their group. The sense of belonging that was missing before becomes an addiction and way of life through their social media platforms. The teen’s battle for individuality and personal growth is greatly impacted from their need to become a part of their social …show more content…
The big reasons behind them is the seeking for perfection that comes into account from other fields in their life, the need to stay included in their peer group, peer pressure to maintain their social media profiles, and the accessibility and ease of using social media from anywhere. Therefore the new advancements in technology and continued social standards has made the average teenager more dependent on new devices. This new technology brings the form of social media to take over and become the second home of many teenagers who try to