Sleep Deprivation
Lots of gamers and other social media users have trouble sleeping. This is no coincidence. Since many users of media are stuck on their screens, they have trouble sleeping and tend to go to sleep at unreasonable times. Screens have many ways to keep users stuck to their screens including addiction. On this page you will learn about how screens keep users stuck to their screens and the effect that it has on the individual.
Interference with Melatonin Production: The screens of smartphones, tablets, and computers emit blue light, which can suppress the production of melatonin, the hormone responsible for regulating sleep. This interference makes it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep.
Stimulating Content: Engaging with stimulating content on social media, such as exciting videos, news, or conversations, can increase mental alertness and make it difficult to wind down before bed.
Compulsive Checking: The fear of missing out on important updates or conversations can lead to compulsive checking of social media feeds, which can delay bedtime and reduce the amount of sleep. Fear of missing out, or FOMO can also happen when a certain event is scheduled for something important to the person wuch as a livestream, an update, or an event
Sleep Deprivation can ultimately lead to drowsiness during the day, which can affect your daily routine and education in school. The drowsiness can also affect how you interact with people and your mood throughout the day. People going to sleep later can also lead to people missing appointments such as dates, meetings, school, and more. Drowsiness can also affect clumsiness and is overall a very unpleasant experience.