The article examines how problematic TikTok use is linked with social anxiety, fear of missing out, and everyday cognitive failures, and suggests that TikTok use may mediate the relationship between anxiety and daily attentional lapses. It also discusses how platform design could influence cognitive functioning and attention.
This topic is of interest to psychology enthusiasts because it connects personality traits, situational urges, and cognitive performance to real-world technology use, illustrating how digital environments can shape mental processes and daily functioning.
Article Title: Problematic TikTok use correlates with social anxiety and daily cognitive errors
Link to PsyPost Article: https://www dot psypost.org/problematic-tiktok-use-correlates-with-social-anxiety-and-daily-cognitive-errors/
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