Journal of Forensic Psychology

Abstract

Social Media Addiction among Youths and Its Relationship with Being Antisocial: A Study on Bangladeshi Youths

Kazi Aftabunnahar*

Social media is a double-edged sword. It provides us with lots of information, to communicate with others, and numerous benefits in work, education, and indeed rest time. But excessive use of social media is harmful. According to a BBC report, using social media for more than two hours is regarded as an addiction. However, to date, no study in Bangladesh has examined social addiction among Bangladeshi youths and its relationship with being antisocial of them. This study investigated the situation of Bangladeshi youths' social media addiction and their reason for being antisocial. Participants have been chosen through stratified random sampling, divided into ages. And the survey has been completed through a Google form. After calculation, the results indicate that being unsocial because of using social media is very common in Bangladeshi youths. Continuing educational programs, reading books, creative works and spending more time with family and friends are recommended to get over this addiction.

Published Date: 2025-01-24; Received Date: 2023-10-18