It was stated that heavy social media use may negatively affect attention, memory and concentration, and may also disrupt sleep patterns. Clinical Psychologist Dr. Pelin Hazer said that as the time spent on platforms increases, attention spans may decrease due to the effect of dopamine.
Experts recommend undertaking a digital detox, limiting notifications and, especially before sleep, not bringing the phone into the bedroom.
Why it matters
This framework addresses social media use not merely as a leisure-time preference, but as a habit linked to mental performance during the day and nighttime routines. The issue requires users who have difficulty concentrating or maintaining a regular sleep schedule to reassess their daily habits. The recommendations show that the solution is not limited to the total amount of time spent on social media; details such as notifications, use before bedtime and the environment in which the phone is kept must also be taken into account. However, the report does not explain at what level of usage intensity these effects become pronounced or how the consequences of the recommended steps vary among individuals. Therefore, the framework presented to readers points to the need to pay attention to the way social media is used rather than to a definitive threshold.