Archive · 28 Nov 2025

Study Reveals Instagram Use Is Habit, Not Addiction

Study Reveals Instagram Use Is Habit, Not Addiction

A new study found that most people who think they're addicted to Instagram are actually just used to using it a lot.

The study asked over 1,200 people and found that only a tiny number showed signs of real addiction.

The researchers think that calling it 'addiction' makes people feel worse and less in control.

Instead, they say it's more like a habit, which is easier to change.

The study also found that using Instagram too much can still affect sleep, stress, and health, even if it's not an addiction.

They suggest setting boundaries, like not using it before bed, and replacing scrolling with healthier activities.

This is important for people in India too, where many use social media a lot.

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