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. 2023 Nov-Dec;27(6):480-485.
doi: 10.4103/ijem.ijem_250_23. Epub 2024 Jan 11.

Sociocrinology: Impact of Social Media on Endocrine Health - A Review

Jaideep Khare  1   2 , Sanjay Kalra  3 , Sushil Jindal  1
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Sociocrinology: Impact of Social Media on Endocrine Health - A Review

Jaideep Khare et al. Indian J Endocrinol Metab. 2023 Nov-Dec.

Abstract

Social media (SM) refers to social networking sites (SNSs), which are defined as online services that enable individuals to build a public or semi-public profile and give them the opportunity to create a network of contacts and interact. SM affects all aspects of life and may offer new opportunities to explore new experiences and perspectives of life because of its feasibility. But several times, because of feasibility, misinformation is generated intentionally or unintentionally, which spreads rapidly, and such misinformation can affect all aspects of life. However, health-related misinformation can be life-threatening to individuals. Endocrinology is the branch of medicine that deals with endocrine glands and hormones, which regulates mood, growth, development, metabolism and the way our organ works to maintain internal homeostasis. SM usage and endocrine health impact each other in both positive and negative ways. So, in this review, we will discuss about the effect of SM on Endocrine health.

Keywords: Cognitive bias; endocrine health; neurotransmitters; social media; sociocrinology.

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