According to research by Chinese scientists, excessive risk of short videos negatively affects mental health.
The study also found that people are likely to be jealous, they are more likely to develop an addiction for short-form materials.
Effect of short video on brain
One of the most popular short-video platforms, Tikkok, has been the theme of recent study by researchers at the University of Tianjin in China. Their findings quoted by Swiss publication Blices suggests that excessive consumption of short videos changes brain activity.
The study examined 111 students between the ages of 17 and 30 using the MRI scan, especially effective in imagining soft tissues, including the brain. Researchers analyzed the structure and function of various brain regions and assessed the level of addiction of video of participants using a standardized questionnaire.
Orbitophrantl cortex expanded
The study found that small videos accustomed to a increased orbitophontal cortex- responsible for the processing awards to the brain sector. This shows that their brains are becoming increasingly sensitive to the stimuli provided by new short videos.
Additionally, increased activity was observed in brain areas associated with decision making, self-concept and emotional regulation. This increased activity indicates that people accustomed to small videos struggle more with self-control.
The role of jealousy in the addiction of Tiktok
Another important discovery was that people are likely to be jealous, they are more likely to develop a addiction for short-form videos. In these individuals, brain areas associated with emotions and social interactions show significant changes. Researchers suspect that jealous people use platforms such as a copykok, which demands temporary relief from negative
