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Investigating Doomscrolling And Emotion Regulation Among Adults

Author(s) Sana Fatma, Prof. Asma Parveen, Masphia Begum
Country India
Abstract In recent years, social media has had a huge impact on human contact and communication. As digital exposure develops into a more integral component among children, constant usage of social media platforms can lead to feelings of exclusion and comparison. Doomscrolling, also known as doom-surfing, is the behaviour of excessively consuming short-form material or significant amounts of user-generated content or news, particularly unfavourable news, on the internet and social media. This behaviour often leads to increased anxiety, stress, and a sense of helplessness. Emotion regulation, the ability to recognise and manage emotional events, is essential for adaptive psychological functioning and responding to external stressors. This study investigates the relationship between doomscrolling and emotion regulation tendencies among adults. A cross-sectional survey approach has been used, comprising 150 adults aged 18 to 30 years. A validated self-report questionnaire such as the Doomscrolling Scale (Sharma et al. 2022) and Emotion Regulation (Gross, J.J., & John, O.P., 2003) has been used to collect the data from the participants. Data analysis revealed a significant positive correlation emerged between doomscrolling and emotional suppression. Doomscrolling shared a significant negative relationship with cognitive reappraisal. These findings indicate that prolonged exposure to distressing internet content may contribute to mental fatigue in young adults. The report emphasises the need for digital wellbeing efforts as well as education on responsible media usage. More study is needed to investigate causal linkages and the role of moderating factors like personality traits or internet usage habits.
Keywords Keywords: doomscrolling, emotion regulation, social media, adults
Field Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On 2026-01-25
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.67318
Short DOI https://doi.org/hbmdsp
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