This type of personality blames others more
Young adults who suffer from attention problems may be more inclined to develop dependence on social networks.
Dependents on social networks are a rapid growing phenomenon, especially in young adults. If you have trouble understanding why some people feel difficulty separating themselves from their screen, a recent study provides a complicated clarification. It seems that people who have difficulty in blaming others, who can explain their tendency to be accustomed to social networks.
Link between focus on social networks and dependence on social networks
A study published in Acta psychologist Explore the relationship between symptoms of attention deficit disorders (ADHD) and social network addiction. Researchers have seen that individuals who have difficulty paying attention, such as people with ADHD, are more likely to use social media. The link between these two events can be connected in the manner in which these individuals manage their feelings, especially by using emotional regulation strategies such as defects.
The study divided the participants into two groups: signs of deficit attention (ADHD) and those who were not. The results showed that participants with symptoms of inadvertence were not only keen to depend on social networks, but also had more trend to accuse others in stressful situations. This behavior of “blaming others” seems an emotional strategy that can promote their dependence on social media.
Flaws, an important factor in addiction
The study stated that people with attention are more likely to be more likely to be guilty when they face difficulties. This can lead to a continuous research of distraction through social networks, where they project their negative frustrations and emotions. Thus supporting others can play a mediation role in the development of an addiction for social networks.
This behavior of “external defects” is explained by the need to manage emotions without directly facing them. Instead of dealing with the underlying reasons of their feelings, the person concerned avoids personal responsibility by holding the mistake of others responsible. This pushes them as a way to escape from these internal stresses to use social media, thus strengthening their dependence.
Implications for drug addiction management
Researchers believe that understanding these mechanisms may make it possible to better target better intervention strategies for young adults with ADHD symptoms. Instead of focusing only on addiction, it will be useful to find out the way in which these individuals manage their feelings and teach them to adopt more creative strategies, such as positive emotional regulation.
The findings of the study suggest that treatment with the aim of reducing defects and improving emotional management can be effective in preventing social network addiction. This may include the medical approaches, instead of trying to project on others, self-responsible and focused on the acceptance of emotions.