‘Negative Effects’ of TikTok & Instagram Reels Explained by Study

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00:00Negative Effects of TikTok and Instagram Reels Explained by Study

00:04A new study published by the American Psychological Association now links TikTok videos and Instagram

00:10reels used to a decline in attention span and mental health. The report pooled findings from

00:15nearly 100,000 people across 71 studies and found a consistent pattern. It claims that people who

00:22spend a lot of time on fast, snackable video feeds such as TikTok and Instagram tend to show weaker

00:27attention control. They also have other mental difficulties. Studies suggest TikTok and Instagram

00:33reels cause cognitive decline. The new report by the American Psychological Association found that

00:39consuming short-form video content impairs attention and inhibitory control. In simple terms, people who

00:45scroll through many TikTok videos and Instagram reels often struggle to stay focused on slower,

00:51more demanding tasks. These could be anything like reading, concentrating at work, or studying.

00:57Researchers explain that these effects fit with a long-standing theory in cognitive science.

01:03It states that rapid, highly stimulating stimuli may cause habituation. It lets the brain get used to

01:08fast rewards. As for the platforms, their reward loops reinforce impulsive and quick engagement.

01:15This combination is capable of reducing the ability to sustain information.

01:20The review also ties heavy short-term form viewing to a range of mental health and life quality

01:25problems. These include poorer sleep, increased anxiety and loneliness, social isolation,

01:31and lower overall life satisfaction. The report's authors note that the short-form video format is

01:37now embedded across all major platforms. It can be seen on TikTok videos, Instagram reels,

01:42and YouTube shorts. Thus, its effects reach beyond any single app. They mention that more work is needed

01:49because these formats affect self-esteem and body image.