Scientific studies conducted at Binghamton University in the USA revealed the character traits that cause internet addiction in humans. Binghamton University psychologists have come to a conclusion by doing research on 300 students. According to the result, people's personal characteristics reveal addiction to social networks. Focus on Goal and Emotional Imbalance Contrary to popular belief, this problem is usually seen in people who communicate comfortably and are goal-oriented. At the same time, "Emotional Imbalance" is shown among the factors that lead to internet addiction. These features force people to spend most of their time on the internet. Combining only two is shown to be enough for internet addiction. Scientists reveal that goal-oriented people are dependent on social networks if they are comfortable communicators. However, they also explain that being goal-oriented does not cause addiction on its own.
Causes of social media addiction
