Social Media Addiction Increasingly Affecting Older Generations

Recovery News | Mental Health & Addiction Recovery · Sep 24, 2026 · 2m

For years, public discussions surrounding social media addiction, screen time limits, and digital well-being focused almost entirely on teenagers and young adults. Parents and policymakers worried about the psychological impact of short-form video feeds, constant notifications, and online peer validation on young minds. However, according to an eye-opening report published by BBC News, behavioral researchers at Brighton University warn that social media addiction is increasingly affecting older generations, with baby boomers spending unprecedented hours absorbed in digital platforms.

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