Türkiye Social Media Use Hits 25 Hours a Week as Experts Warn of Anxiety-Driven Phone Checking
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Updated · Daily Sabah · Sep 2
Türkiye Social Media Use Hits 25 Hours a Week as Experts Warn of Anxiety-Driven Phone Checking
1 articles · Updated · Daily Sabah · Sep 2
Summary
25 hours and 4 minutes of weekly social media use in Türkiye is being linked by experts to anxiety, uncertainty, FOMO and pressure to stay constantly reachable, rather than screen time alone.
We Are Social Digital 2026 data also showed 41 hours and 37 minutes a week on online media, with daily averages of 1 hour 53 minutes on Instagram, 1 hour 28 minutes on YouTube and 1 hour 25 minutes on TikTok.
Psychologists said problematic use is marked by loss of control, restlessness without the phone, failed attempts to cut back and using the device to regulate emotions or escape stress.
Smartphones are harder to avoid because they now handle daily essentials as well as communication; TurkStat says 60% of people shop online and 76% use e-government services.
Experts added that algorithmic feeds, constant updates and social comparison can intensify repeated checking, while the key test remains what need the phone serves and whether users can step away.