The more connected we are, the lonelier we feel. In a study of over 1,700 young adults, scientists from the University of Pittsburgh found that more than two hours of social media use a day doubles our chances of experiencing social isolation.
Brian Primack, the study's lead author. The team theorizes that adults who spend more time on social media in turn spend less time on real-world interactions. Users can also feel excluded if they see pictures of their friends Now you know, stop scrolling down through those perfect insta's