PsyPost: New research explores why college students overuse short-video platforms

PsyPost: New research explores why college students overuse short-video platforms. “Short-video applications like YouTube and TikTok have become increasingly popular among college students. While these platforms offer entertainment and social interaction, a study in Computers in Human Behavior highlighted that excessive use could lead to behavioral addiction symptoms, such as emotional depression, reduced learning and work efficiency, and poor time management.”