# Compulsive social media use is linked with wanting closeness but fearing reliance on others

- Source: Phys.org
- Published: 2026-10-21T18:00:45+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-compulsive-social-media-linked-reliance.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/compulsive-social-media-use-is-linked-with-wanting-closeness-but-feari-4a364e/

Compulsive use of social media may be associated with a strong desire for reassurance among people who are afraid to rely on others and engage in face-to-face interactions, according to a study published Oct. 21, 2026, in the journal PLOS One by Chris Bjornsen and Allen Harbaugh of Longwood University in the U.S.

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