The Psychology Behind Doomscrolling Explained
May 1, 2026•Channel
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Video Details
Published1 month ago
Duration1:03
Video IDHcH1hfmL7oY
Languageen-IN
CategoryEducation
PrivacyPublic
Made for KidsNo
Video TypeRegular Video
Performance Metrics
Views25.2K
Likes813
Comments7
Engagement Rate3.25%
Likes per 100 views3.23
Comments per 1K views0.28
Video Tags
#thethinkschool#think school#think#thinkschool#ganeshprasad#think school case study#think school business#doomscrolling#psychology of doomscrolling#why we doomscroll#social media addiction#variable reward#nir eyal#hooked model#dopamine loop#habit forming products#behavioral psychology#consumer psychology#scrolling addiction#smartphone addiction
Description
Why is doomscrolling so hard to stop?
In this short, Nir Eyal breaks down the psychology behind doomscrolling and how variable rewards keep your brain hooked. When you do not know what comes next, your brain stays engaged and keeps scrolling. That uncertainty is what makes it addictive.
Watch the full podcast on Think School’s YouTube channel.
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