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More young people saying NO to 'toxic' and 'obsessive' social networks

• The BL

According to surveys, many young people reject apps like Instagram and TikTok, calling them "toxic" and "obsessive."

As reported by the New York Post, new research reveals a growing anti-app trend among 20-somethings, who say they prefer to take control of their lives. 

Gabriella Steinerman is a 20-year-old student who evidenced a radical change in her life after quitting social media in 2019. 

"When you delete it, you realize you don't need it," said the young woman and said she felt immediate relief.

"When I was posting, I wanted the best photo that I took and the best angle, and I had 20 different photos of the same thing." So "I was comparing myself to myself. It's not a fun game," Steinerman added while acknowledging "obsessive and toxic" behavior, which she had normalized.

But the networks seem to be losing their grip on young people. An example of this is shown by a survey commissioned by investment bank Piper Sandler, which consulted users of social networking platforms aged between 7 and 22. 


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