Why less social media isn’t always better for your mental health

The finding, from Gallup’s new State of the World’s Emotional Health report, runs counter to common advice: delete the apps and take a digital detox. — Pexels

Gallup surveyed people aged 15 and older in 97 countries about their social media habits and emotional well-being. People with more favourable well-being across several measures weren’t the ones who spent the least time online. They were moderate users.

The finding, from Gallup’s new State of the World’s Emotional Health report, runs counter to common advice: delete the apps and take a digital detox. It also exposes a contradiction for entrepreneurs. You’re told to protect your attention, and to show up, build your brands, and connect with customers.

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盖洛普最新发布的《世界情绪健康状况报告》中的这一发现，与常见的建议——删除应用程序并进行数字排毒——截然相反。——Pexels

盖洛普公司对97个国家15岁及以上的人群进行了关于社交媒体使用习惯和情绪健康的调查。结果显示，在多项指标中表现更佳的人群并非上网时间最短的人，而是上网时间适中的人群。

盖洛普最新发布的《全球情绪健康状况报告》中的这项发现，与常见的建议——删除应用程序并进行数字排毒——背道而驰。它也揭示了创业者面临的一个矛盾：一方面，人们被告知要保护好自己的注意力；另一方面，人们又被告知要积极参与、打造品牌并与客户建立联系。

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