The psychology of those who do not post on social media

Why do some people simply stop posting on social media, and what does it say about how their mind works? In this video we break down the psychology of people who don't post on social media: why they step away, what it quietly costs them, and what they understand that others don't. You'll learn: • How variable rewards, social comparison and "front stage" thinking keep us posting • The three types of people who stay offline (and which one you might be) • What staying quiet online can cost you • 3 simple principles to use social media on your own terms Which of the three types do you see yourself in? Tell me in the comments. If this video helped you, like it, subscribe for more psychology like this, and share it with someone who needs a quiet day. SOURCES & FURTHER READING • Festinger, L. (1954). A theory of social comparison processes. Human Relations. • Goffman, E. (1959). The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life. • Deci, E. L. & Ryan, R. M. (2000). The "what" and "why" of goal pursuits: Human needs and the self-determination of behavior. Psychological Inquiry. • Henkel, L. A. (2014). Point-and-shoot memories: The influence of taking photos on memory for a museum tour. Psychological Science. • Hunt, M. G., Marx, R., Lipson, C. & Young, J. (2018). No more FOMO: Limiting social media decreases loneliness and depression. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology. • Dunbar, R. I. M. (1992). Neocortex size as a constraint on group size in primates. Journal of Human Evolution. • Granovetter, M. S. (1973). The strength of weak ties. American Journal of Sociology. This video is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. If you're struggling with loneliness or low mood, talking to a counselor or therapist is a strong move, not a weakness. #psychology #socialmediatips #digitaldetox