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UNAIR NEWS<\/strong> \u2013 Social media has evolved into a powerful information platform, significantly shaping human lifestyles. In today\u2019s fast-paced digital landscape, the desire for constant updates and personal visibility has become increasingly vital. However, beyond meeting basic needs, the current patterns of social media usage carry numerous implications\u2014one of which is the growing concern over \u201cbrain rot.\u201d This term has gained popularity as a way to describe the cognitive toll of excessive screen time. Professor Dr. Nurul Hartini, SPsi, MKes, a clinical psychologist and expert in mental health at 51动漫<\/a> (UNAIR), shed light on how this phenomenon relates to mental well-being.<\/p>\n\n

Unhealthy social media habits<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

According to Prof. Hartini, problematic usage patterns emerge when social media begins to interfere with an individual\u2019s productivity. \u201cIt becomes an issue when it starts diminishing one’s ability to engage in meaningful activities and instead promotes counterproductive behavior,\u201d she explained. <\/p>\n\n

She went on to emphasize that every individual has unique responsibilities within society, and social media can either enhance or hinder productivity. If a person consistently engages with content that distracts rather than enriches, it\u2019s a sign that their usage patterns need reassessment.<\/p>\n

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Prof. Dr. Nurul Hartini, SPsi, MKes, Psychologist \u2013 Professor of Clinical Psychology and Mental Health at 51动漫 (Photo: By courtesy)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n

In addition to reduced productivity, Prof. Hartini highlighted the potential for negative behavioral outcomes resulting from prolonged social media use. \u201cThis is especially concerning when it leads to cognitive and emotional issues\u2014what we often refer to as the \u2018fear of missing out,\u2019\u201d she noted.<\/p>\n\n

Promoting healthy social media habits<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

Most content shared on social media is light and superficial. When consumed in excess\u2014without being balanced by more substantial sources of knowledge\u2014it can contribute to cognitive decline. The quality of information we consume directly influences the functioning of our nervous system.<\/p>\n\n

\u201cWhat we typically see on social media lacks depth. It\u2019s vastly different from reading a book, academic journal, or formal literature, which provides more comprehensive and meaningful insights,\u201d Prof. Hartini added.<\/p>\n\n

She emphasized the need for digital boundaries across all age groups. For children, schools and families should play a key role in fostering healthy media habits. As individuals mature, however, the responsibility for managing screen time should be internalized. \u201cFor adults, self-regulation must come from within,\u201d she concluded.<\/p>\n\n

Author: Afifah Alfina<\/p>\n\n

Editor: Yulia Rohmawati<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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