Snapchat is a platform with
different features and content that offers a special look at the world of news
and entertainment. Snapchat's Discover section is a space for news,
entertainment, and original content from creators. Here, popular media outlets,
magazines, publishers, and other content creators contribute stories, videos,
and articles. Users
can easily explore different categories of content (news, sports,
entertainment, music, etc.) from here. Snapchat offers live streams and special
reports for important events and events. This gives users instant access to news and content for
major sporting events, music festivals, political events, and other popular
events. Snap Map allows users to see on the map the stories and content shared
by other Snapchat users in different parts of the world. This feature gives users a chance
to learn more about events and news. Snapchat allows users to join the
entertainment world by providing them with fun filters and lenses. Specially designed filters for
events, holidays or special occasions add color to users' content.
Snapchat and Social
Media Addiction
Social media platforms like
Snapchat have the potential to create addiction among users. Social media addiction is the
state of people spending excessive time on social media platforms, constantly
checking content and not being able to disconnect from the digital world. Snapchat and other social media
platforms have the potential to meet the need for instant gratification. Instant returns such as messages,
likes, stories and notifications tend to be addictive by activating the reward
system in the brain. Social media use can cause the release of endorphins in
the brain. This can lead users to want to
spend more time on social media and become addicted. Snapchat's visual and
entertaining content increases the tendency for users to grab attention and
return to the content again and again. Users can strengthen their social ties while interacting
with friends and other users on Snapchat. This can lead to spending more time and increasing social
media addiction.