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Even before doing this exercise, I had already been trying to cut back on how much time I spend on social media. So watching the Social Media and Cybersecurity<\/em> video and taking the Social Media Disorder Scale came at an interesting time. After answering the questions honestly, I scored a 4 out of 9. That puts me in the \u201crisky usage\u201d category. It\u2019s not a huge red flag, but it\u2019s definitely a reminder that I still have some habits to work on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I think the questions on the scale were pretty accurate and relatable. A few of them really made me stop and think, especially the ones about trying to cut back but not being successful or using social media to escape negative emotions. It\u2019s easy to fall into those patterns without even realizing it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n One thing that really stood out to me is how often we use social media just to fill boredom. The second we\u2019re not doing something, or our minds start to wander, we automatically reach for our phones. It\u2019s like we\u2019re chasing that quick dopamine hit from a notification, a funny video, or a new post. It\u2019s such a normal habit that we don\u2019t even question it, but that\u2019s the problem. It becomes a cycle that\u2019s hard to break. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When it comes to how social media use varies around the world, I think it has a lot to do with culture, access, and age. In places like the U.S., being online is just part of everyday life. We\u2019re constantly connected, and there\u2019s a lot of pressure to stay active on different platforms. In other countries, access to smartphones or the internet might be more limited, which naturally affects how much people use social media. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Overall, this was a good reminder to stay mindful of how and why I use social media. It\u2019s not about quitting completely, but about being more intentional with my time and attention. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Even before doing this exercise, I had already been trying to cut back on how much time I spend on social media. So watching the Social Media and Cybersecurity video and taking the Social Media Disorder Scale came at an interesting time. After answering the questions honestly, I scored a 4 out of 9. That… <\/p>\n