Apr 4, 2023 09:54 PM
https://bigthink.com/the-present/emotion...worldwide/
KEY POINTS: According to a recent survey of 1.5 million people from 113 countries, the prevalence of feelings of distress rose from 25.16% in 2009 to 31.19% in 2021. A drastic rise in media negativity since 2009 may partly explain this trend. To counter media-fed emotional distress, psychologists have recommended turning off smartphone notifications from news sources, limiting the time spent on social media, and becoming more well-versed in risk perception. (MORE - details)
KEY POINTS: According to a recent survey of 1.5 million people from 113 countries, the prevalence of feelings of distress rose from 25.16% in 2009 to 31.19% in 2021. A drastic rise in media negativity since 2009 may partly explain this trend. To counter media-fed emotional distress, psychologists have recommended turning off smartphone notifications from news sources, limiting the time spent on social media, and becoming more well-versed in risk perception. (MORE - details)
