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Digital Psychological Viruses

Negative psychological effects that spread through the digital medium include thoughts or feelings that are stimulated or quickly transmitted online. These effects can include false rumors, negative ideologies, and feelings of depression or anxiety transmitted through social media. In digital psychology, the concept studies how negative digital content affects people’s psychological well-being and how these “viruses” can spread on social media faster than ever before. Such exposure is one of today’s digital mental health problems, as these viruses can contribute to exacerbating social anxiety, psychological disorders, and even influence people’s behavior.

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