FOMO IMPACT

Jun 20 2026HEALTH

Smartphone habits: Why some young adults get stuck in endless scrolling

Research shows about a third of young adults now spend over five hours a day on their phones, mostly watching videos and checking news—not talking to friends. Behind this habit is something called FOMO, or the fear of missing out, which makes people feel anxious if they step away from their screens.

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