Thought-scrolling is a new sign of poverty, experts say
According to the publication New York Post, The habit of endlessly scrolling through the news feed thought scrolling - can be a marker of a person's socio-economic status.
Experts note that This behaviour is associated with dopamine addiction, chronic overwork at work, lack of personal time and lack of hobbies. These traits are more common among people with lower incomes.
How mindscrolling affects well-being
Experts explain that wealthier people usually limit the time spent on smartphones and replace aimless scrolling with active leisure, sports, or self-development. Instead, according to psychologists, mindscrolling creates the illusion of control, but only deepens anxiety and feelings of exhaustion.
Impact on children
The study also notes that if children are constantly «stuck» on their phones, the reason often lies in not in them, but in the social status of their parents. Children imitate the behavioural models of adults, and the lack of joint leisure time in the family increases their dependence on gadgets.
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