A remarkable statement was made about “social media addiction”, which has become a fact of our lives with the widespread use of smart phones and the internet. In the statements made within the scope of the SİBERAY program initiated by the Department of Combating Cybercrime of the General Directorate of Security (EGM), important warnings were given to the youth.
In the posts made from SİBERAY’s social media accounts, it was expressed what social media addiction means and what can be done to prevent this situation. Authorities said in their advice to young people that the use of social media should be limited to certain hours and new hobbies can be acquired. . .
“Feeling restless and unhappy on social media”
Social media addiction is explained as follows in SİBERAY’s post:
Social media addiction is the desire to be online all the time and feeling restless and unhappy during periods of not being able to be online. Communication problems, loneliness and asocialization are the reasons for social media addiction. This addiction poses a greater risk, especially for children and young people.
The General Directorate of Security (EGM) Anti-Cyber Crime Department explains the ways to get rid of social media addiction as follows;
Take a break from social media platforms for a certain period of time and turn to real life. Take up new hobbies, engage in different activities that you might like. Reduce your social media usage time. Get support from an expert when needed.
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