Social Media’s Impact on Human Attention Span

Avika Singhal

doi:10.64388/irev9i12-1718997

June 26, 2026Iconic Research and Engineering Journals

Social Media’s Impact on Human Attention Span

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This research aims to investigate how short-form video content on social media affects the attention spans of teenagers and young adults.
Analyzed exposure to short-form video content on social media platforms.
Explored the influence of dopamine-driven scrolling habits.
Reviewed potential interventions including meditation and productivity apps.
Found that increased exposure to short-form videos correlates with reduced attention spans.
Noted a decline in academic performance and productivity linked to scrolling habits.
Identified meditation and focus-based applications as potential solutions to improve attention spans.

Implication

Research explores how short-form videos on social media affect attention span in young people, suggesting solutions like meditation.

Abstract

This research paper explores the impact of exposure to short-form video content on social media on the attention span of teenagers and young adults. It examines the role of dopamine-driven scrolling habits, the effects on academics and productivity, and possible solutions such as meditation and focus-based applications.

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