Case Study: Addressing Social Media Addiction and Family Problems

✨ The college student explains that they have been out of work for a while and spend most of their time at home playing on their phone.

📱 They mention their addiction to social media and how they prefer communicating with friends online rather than in person.

🕒 The college student acknowledges that they lose track of time when using their phone and are more comfortable interacting with people online.

📱 The person has developed a preference for interacting with new people through social media rather than with their best friend.

🕹️ They also enjoy playing a mobile game related to Harry Potter.

📵 They have experienced conflict with their mother due to using their phone during family activities.

📱 The speaker uses a screen time app to track their technology usage and spends a total of 6 hours and 15 minutes on their mobile phone, with Twitter and a game being the most used apps.

💻 Apart from the mobile phone, the speaker also spends 2 hours on the computer watching series and movies.

🛌 In total, the speaker spends approximately 9 hours on technology-related activities, leaving little time for other things.

The individual in the video is experiencing difficulties in their relationship with their mother, which is affecting their personal well-being and social interactions.

The individual finds solace and support from their friends online, as they feel understood and validated by them.

The use of technology, particularly social media, plays a significant role in the individual's daily life and emotional well-being.

📱 The speaker shares an experience of losing their phone while out with friends.

😰 They felt very nervous and anxious thinking their phone had been stolen.

📡 The speaker discusses the impact of not having a phone on communication and social media usage.

📱 The college student, Laura, is addicted to mobile technology and social media, which affects her studies, leisure activities, and relationships.

⏰ Laura has difficulty controlling her impulses to constantly check her phone, leading to negative consequences in her daily life and interactions with her mother.

💻 Intervention is needed to help Laura reduce her excessive use of technology, regain focus on her studies, improve her relationships, and find a healthier balance in her life.

The individual is experiencing personal and family issues, as well as addiction to social media.

The lack of social support and low self-esteem contribute to feeling worse.

The intervention will focus on utilizing strengths, such as writing and empathy, to regain control over technology use.