I don’t agree with those who “diagnose” millenials—or anyone else—with social media “addiction”. Spending a lot of time on something doesn’t make it an addiction. Psychology Today’s definition:
Addiction is a condition that results when a person ingests a substance (for example, alcohol, cocaine, nicotine) or engages in an activity (such as gambling, sex, shopping) that can be pleasurable but the continuation of which becomes compulsive and interferes with ordinary responsibilities and concerns, such as work, relationships, or health. People who have developed an addiction may not be aware that their behavior is out of control and causing problems for themselves and others.
I don’t agree with those who “diagnose” millenials—or anyone else—with social media “addiction”. Spending a lot of time on something doesn’t make it an addiction. Psychology Today’s definition:
Addiction is a condition that results when a person ingests a substance (for example, alcohol, cocaine, nicotine) or engages in an activity (such as gambling, sex, shopping) that can be pleasurable but the continuation of which becomes compulsive and interferes with ordinary responsibilities and concerns, such as work, relationships, or health. People who have developed an addiction may not be aware that their behavior is out of control and causing problems for themselves and others.