(San Diego, CA) — A new survey reveals there’s a correlation between excessive media scrolling and “very poor” mental health. The average American spends six hours consuming some type of online media every day. Predictview’s Dave Batt, an expert on social media safety, says there’s a correlation between excessive media scrolling and very poor mental health.
Older people who generally consume less media were more likely to say their mental health is excellent or good compared to younger generations. Two-thirds of gen z-ers surveyed agreed that they spend too much time consuming content, and more than half say their mood is often negatively impacted by social media. They’re the most likely to be on their screens 15-plus hours a day. On average, survey respondents believe they “lose” three days a month to scrolling online.
