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# Online Usage Quiz Infographics
'Surrendering to Social Media: Is It an Addiction?' is Clever

By Jennifer Gosnell | Published 2012-08-31 | Updated 2012-09-03 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surrendering-to-social-media-is-it-an-addiction
References: [bitrebels](http://www.bitrebels.com/social/social-media-addiction-infographic/)

The 'Surrendering to Social Media: Is It an Addiction?' infographic gives a quick pop quiz to give you an idea if you're using social media far too much. With almost one billion on Facebook and 100 million on Twitter, the amount of people interacting with social media platforms is huge, and only stands to grow in the near future.

But, is this a problem? A lot of people don't regard their addiction (which they openly admit to) as being a negative influence. Unlike other addictions, social media can help fuel relationships, keep you in contact with your loved ones who you don't get to see everyday and just generally keep you in the loop of world going-ons, seas away from where you are.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.6/10
- Popularity: 25% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Social Media Addiction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop technology or tools to help individuals limit their social media usage and create healthier online habits.
- **Pop Quiz Infographics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create interactive quizzes or visual content that engages users and provides valuable insights into their behaviors or habits.
- **Growth of Social Media Platforms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to monetize social media platforms and leverage their massive user base for advertising or targeted marketing.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop digital applications or software solutions that analyze social media usage and provide personalized recommendations for users.
- **Marketing and Advertising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer data-driven marketing strategies that leverage social media platforms to target specific demographics or audiences.
- **Psychology and Mental Health:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop therapy or counseling programs that address social media addiction and help individuals develop healthier online habits.

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