Researches

Regret and Forgiveness in Aging: How Older Adults Navigate Emotional Challenges Through Adaptive Mechanisms

The global population of individuals aged 65 and older is growing, with the projection showing a rise from 721 million in 2021 to up to 1.6 billion by 2050 (United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, 2023). In 2023, 34% of older adults aged 50–80 greater than the 27% who reported feeling isolated in 2018 (University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging (NPHA), 2023). Given this, it is important to better understand the well-being of the aging population.

The rise of social media, especially during the 2020 pandemic, has raised concerns related to inattentiveness and addiction. The question this review is attempting to address is whether a link can be formed between the unprecedented rise of ADHD cases and social media use, particularly in adolescents or children. As social media usage rises in younger generations, the risks involved need to be understood to a greater extent than the current knowledge to provide more effective treatment.