Social Media’s Impact on Human Attention Span
  • Author(s): Avika Singhal
  • Paper ID: 1718997
  • Page: 2939-2943
  • Published Date: 26-06-2026
  • Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
  • Publisher: IRE Journals
  • e-ISSN: 2456-8880
  • Volume/Issue: Volume 9 Issue 12 June-2026
Abstract

This research paper explores the impact of exposure to short-form video content on social media on the attention span of teenagers and young adults. It examines the role of dopamine-driven scrolling habits, the effects on academics and productivity, and possible solutions such as meditation and focus-based applications.

Keywords

Social Media, Attention Span, Short-Form Content, Dopamine, Productivity

Citations

IRE Journals:
Avika Singhal "Social Media’s Impact on Human Attention Span" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 12 2026 Page 2939-2943 https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I12-1718997

IEEE:
Avika Singhal "Social Media’s Impact on Human Attention Span" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(12) https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I12-1718997