Experts warn: social media use makes women particularly unhappy

Experts warn that while people consider friends, family, and love to be sources of happiness, spending hours scrolling through social media on phones may be one of the main reasons why many feel increasingly isolated. Research shows this impact is particularly pronounced among women.

Surveys show that people consider friends, family, and love to be the main sources of happiness. Yet the average person today spends several hours a day on their smartphone scrolling through social media, and experts warn that this very habit may be one of the most significant reasons behind the growing sense of isolation.

According to specialists, time spent on social media is not merely wasted time; it can actively damage a person's mental health and sense of wellbeing. This impact is considered particularly serious for women, for whom face-to-face interaction and genuinely experienced social bonds are especially important for a happy life.

In the view of researchers, social media increasingly replaces real-life contacts, giving an illusion of connection while leaving the actual need for closeness unsatisfied. In the endless scroll, constant comparison with others' seemingly perfect lives erodes self-esteem and deepens isolation.

Experts recommend limiting screen time and replacing some of the virtual interaction with real meetings-whether that's having coffee with a friend, a family evening without phones, or engaging in a shared hobby. It is these real experiences that, according to scientific research, truly bring happiness and contentment.