Addiction
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Effects of Reels and short videos on human mind and Academic Life
Abstract: The rapid rise of short-form video platforms such as Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts has fundamentally reshaped the way people consume information and entertainment. While these applications offer quick engagement and social connection, their excessive use has raised serious concerns about their psychological and academic impacts. This research investigates the relationship between short-form video addiction, mindfulness, academic anxiety, and academic engagement among university students. Drawing upon the theoretical framework …
Published in International Journal of Behavioral Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Spirituality-Based Psychotherapies in Relation to Social Media Addiction: A Review
Abstract: Social media addiction has become a pressing concern, characterized by compulsive usage that significantly impacts mental health. In the digital age, where the boundaries between the virtual and the real have blurred, social networking sites (SNS) have emerged as pivotal platforms that shape the lives of young people. Most people's life now revolve around social networking sites, particularly those of teens. Excessive engagement with social media can have adverse effects …
Published in International Journal of Behavioral Sciences · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 39–47 Read article