Scroll Fatigue
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Yes, "Scroll Fatigue" is a real term people use in 2024.
No, it is not directly related to digital wellness or digital addictions, but rather to user experience and engagement in digital content.
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Scroll Fatigue
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What Is Scroll Fatigue?
Scroll fatigue is the mental and physical exhaustion experienced from endlessly scrolling through social media feeds, news sites, or other digital content. It's characterized by feelings of overwhelm, decreased focus, and physical discomfort in eyes and fingers.
Word Origins:
The term combines "scroll" (the action of moving through digital content) with "fatigue" (extreme tiredness). It emerged around 2015-2016 as infinite scrolling features became standard in social media platforms and content consumption increased dramatically.
Signs and Symptoms
- Eye strain and headaches
- Loss of time awareness
- Decreased content retention
- Thumb or wrist discomfort
- Feeling mentally drained
- Difficulty making decisions about what to read or watch
Managing Scroll Fatigue
- Set specific time limits for scrolling activities
- Use app limits and screen time settings
- Take regular breaks using the 20-20-20 rule (every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds)
- Practice mindful content consumption
- Consider switching to list views or disabled infinite scroll when possible
Related Terms
- Doomscrolling: Compulsively scrolling through negative news content
- Screen Time: The amount of time spent viewing digital screens
- Digital Wellness: The pursuit of balanced and healthy technology use