The study, published on Tuesday, warned of a “very high” potential for addiction to WhatsApp, the social network most used by respondents, as it encourages behavior that requires immediate responses and constant checking of messages.
The research project “Scroll, Logo Existo,” funded by the Science and Technology Foundation in partnership with the Institute of Addictive Behavior and Dependency, surveyed 1,704 residents over the age of 16 in the country to study screen use practices. and addictive behavior, with the data collection and processing phase taking place between September 2022 and October 2023.
Almost 90% of respondents named WhatsApp as the most used social network.
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