Eric Mandell — Paid Media News

Social Media Users Pull Back as Posting Pressure Increases, Report Finds

Reported by Eric Mandell
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A new report shows users are reducing their app activity in response to pressure to post frequently on social media.

Social Media Today reports that users are experiencing increased pressure to maintain an active posting presence online, which is driving them to decrease their overall app engagement. The finding suggests a counterintuitive dynamic where platforms' push for more content may be backfiring by pushing people away from the apps entirely.

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