A psychologist says the personalised algorithm on TikTok may be leading young people to get addicted.
Eleanor says her TikTok page contained a lot of content which makes me feel pressure to look a certain way
Dr Nia Williams, of Bangor University, said TikTok becomes addictive because it releases dopamine into the brain, making you feel good.Eleanor Crabbe, 22, deleted TikTok in May after realising she was spending too much time on the app instead of revising for her exams at Cardiff University.She said: "I delete and reinstall TikTok periodically because I noticed I spend too much time on it and get very addicted.
"I'm not someone who struggles with diet and fitness usually but when that's all I see it can be a bit like I need to eat better and exercise more." "Because TikTok videos are short and sweet, they keep your attention going from one to another," she said.
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