Case Study: Addressing Social Media Addiction and Family Problems
A young woman seeks help for her social media addiction and family problems. The intervention will focus on her strengths, like writing and empathy.
00:00:05 A 19-year-old girl discusses her addiction to social media and how it has affected her relationships and daily life. She feels more comfortable interacting with friends online rather than in-person.
✨ 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.
00:10:31 A 19-year-old named Laura seeks therapy for problems with her mother. She has been living with her mother since her father disappeared and is currently unemployed and not studying. The therapist suspects issues with technology use and assigns Laura homework to track her internet and device usage.
📱 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.
00:20:54 Caso 8. Laura's case. Family problems and addiction to social media. Laura spends 9 hours a day on technology, including 6 hours and 15 minutes on her mobile phone. She also uses the computer for 2 hours and watches TV for 2 hours. Laura's mother is concerned about her excessive technology use.
📱 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.
00:31:22 The YouTube video discusses family issues and addiction to social media. It explores the impact on personal well-being, relationships, and hobbies. The protagonist finds support and understanding from online friends. Specific incidents highlight the tension with their mother.
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.
00:41:46 A girl recounts an incident where she lost her phone but later found it in her bag. She discusses the anxiety of being without her phone and the impact of social media addiction on her life.
📱 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.
00:52:11 Summary: A case study discusses family problems and addiction to social media. The patient minimizes her phone usage but spends 9 hours daily on it. The intervention aims to reduce technology use and improve social interactions.
📱 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.
01:02:35 A young woman seeks help for her social media addiction and family problems. The intervention will focus on her strengths, like writing and empathy.
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.
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