579. Are You Caught in a Social Media Trap?
Freakonomics Radio
Understanding User Perceptions and Motivations
User perceptions and motivations regarding product usage were analyzed through open-ended questions. Responses included fear of missing out and addiction as main categories, with fear of missing out ranking higher. Users may feel more comfortable admitting to fear of missing out than to addiction. The comparison between social media use and smoking reveals similarities in addictive behavior, albeit with a clearer physiological component in smoking.
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