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Compulsive social media use is linked with wanting closeness but fearing reliance on others
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Compulsive use of social media may be associated with a strong desire for reassurance among people who are afraid to rely on others and engage in face-to-face interactions, according to a study published Oct. 21, 2026, in the journal PLOS One by Chris Bjornsen and Allen Harbaugh of Longwood University…
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Compulsive social media use is linked with wanting closeness but fearing reliance on others
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