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@article{174437,
        author = {Tanvi Prasad Kshirsagar and Dnyanesh Sandeep Agarkar},
        title = {The Consequences of Addiction to Social Media and the Related Impacts of Social Networking Sites on People},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {10},
        pages = {3951-3954},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=174437},
        abstract = {This research explores the impact of social media addiction on mental health, academic performance, and related factors among college students and other populations. It includes a survey of college students, an intervention program, and literature reviews to analyze causes, mediating factors, and intervention strategies. Additionally, the study examines the role of neuroticism in addiction risk, the consequences of excessive Instagram use, and effective therapeutic treatments. The findings reveal that addiction mediates the link between overuse and negative emotions, emphasizing the need for controlling social media use.},
        keywords = {addiction, effects of social media on youth, preventions, social media, youth affected.},
        month = {March},
        }